Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' ~ Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill size-95-g IMAGE: Photo by Encore Azalea

IMAGE: Photo by Encore Azalea

Grows best in full sun  with moist to standing water and rich soils

reaching a height of around 3-5 feet

Well-drained soils essential to avoid rot and mildew

Flat-topped clusters of pure white flowers cover the plant in later spring to summer

Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' ~ Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill size-95-g IMAGE: Photo by Encore AzaleaMax Fei Bloody Cranesbill is a low growing semi evergreen herbaceous perennial with trailing stems holding rich, deeply lobed green foliage that turns crimson after the first frost. Brilliant magenta purple flowers bloom come late spring. Flowers best in full sun and moist, well drained soils. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Origins: Europe and temperate Asia Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun