
Bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum)
Bloody cranesbill, also known as Blood-red geranium
Bloody cranesbill, known scientifically as **Geranium sanguineum**, is a perennial herb indigenous to Europe and Asia. This plant is commonly grown in gardens for its attractive star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and its striking blood-red foliage in autumn. The Latin term 'sanguineum' highlights the red coloration of its leaves.
Key Facts About Bloody cranesbill
Attributes of Bloody cranesbill
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 50 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 4 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple Red White Violet
Scientific Classification of Bloody cranesbill
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Geraniales
Family
Geranium
Genus
Geraniums
Species
Bloody cranesbill