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Key characteristics

Family: Geraniaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Bright blue with a hint of lavender
Foliage color: Medium green
Bloom time: Late spring to midsummer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’

Johnson’s Blue Cranesbill

Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' is a popular and beloved perennial plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage. This hardy geranium, a hybrid between Geranium himalayense and Geranium pratense, is prized for its long blooming period and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. In summer, 'Johnson's Blue' produces a profusion of bright blue flowers with a hint of lavender, each about 2 inches in diameter with five petals.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to midsummer

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Pathways & Walkways
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Catmint · Lamb’s ears · Daylilies · Shrub roses · Lavender · Ornamental grasses

Design tip

Thread generous drifts through perennial borders so the flowers naturally weave between neighboring plants without overwhelming the composition. Contrast the soft, mounded habit with upright bloom spikes and bold foliage to create movement, balance, and lasting seasonal interest.

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