Geranium pratense 'Black Beauty'

meadow cranesbill

Family	Geraniaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	40 - 45 cm (16 - 18 in)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Geranium pratense 'Black Beauty' (meadow cranesbill) bears medium blue blossoms during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Geranium pratense 'Black Beauty' has a natural resistance to rabbits.