Himalayan crane's-bill

Himalayan crane's-bill (Geranium himalayense)

Himalayan crane's-bill, also known as Hardy Geranium

Himalayan crane's-bill (Geranium himalayense) is a deciduous perennial that will grow from 23 to 46 cm tall. It forms dense mounds of dainty, cup-shaped flowers in shades of violet, purple and blue. Himalayan crane's-bill blossoms emerge in early to mid-summer. This species changes color from green to reddish-orange in fall.

Key Facts About Himalayan crane's-bill

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Attributes of Himalayan crane's-bill

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
35 cm
Spread
35 cm
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Blue Purple

Scientific Classification of Himalayan crane's-bill

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Geraniales
Family
Geranium
Genus
Geraniums
Species
Himalayan crane's-bill