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Meadow Cranesbill, Geranium pratense
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Spring–Summer

Meadow Cranesbill

Geranium pratense

Family: Geraniaceae

Powdery & Softfaintfresh
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginEurope, Asia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Spring–Summer bloomer

Meadow cranesbill produces large, vivid violet-blue flowers with finely veined petals in meadows and roadsides throughout early summer, Britain's finest native geranium and a classic cottage garden plant.

Symbolism & Meaning

steadfast piety, constancy

In the Victorian language of flowers, meadow cranesbill means “Steadfast piety”.

Habitat & Environment

Europe, Asia

Meadow Cranesbill is native to Europe, Asia.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameGeranium pratense
  • FamilyGeraniaceae
  • Native ToEurope, Asia
  • Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
  • LifespanPerennial
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