Geranium sylvaticum

Wood Cranesbill

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Hardy perennial with lobed foliage and blue-violet flowers. Native to Europe and Asia. Excellent for shade gardens, tolerates drought once established.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wood Cranesbill
Family Geraniaceae
Genus Geranium
Species Sylvaticum
Origin Europe / Asia Minor
Blooming Foliage plant, blooms spring to summer
Leaf Color Deep green, bronze in sun
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Humus-rich, well-drained soil kept moist but not waterlogged.

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Watering

Water regularly during spring and summer to keep soil damp. Reduce watering in winter when dormant.

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade preferred in hot climates; full sun in cooler regions.

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Fertilization

Apply liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth from April to September.

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Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape; remove spent flowers (deadhead).

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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