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Bloody Crane's-bill

Geranium sanguineum

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Common names

33 names · 28 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Bloodred Geranium[3]
  • Bloody Crane's-bill[1][2]
  • Bloody Cranesbill Geranium[3]
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  • Bloody Geranium[3]
Other languages (27)
Dutch
French
Belarusian
  • Герань крывяна-чырвоная[2]
Bulgarian
  • Кървав здравец[2]
Catalan
  • Gerani sanguini[2]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 红花老鹳草[2]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 紅花老鸛草[2]
  • 紅花老鹳草[2]
Croatian
  • Crvena iglica[2]
Czech
  • kakost krvavý[2]
Danish
  • Blodrød storkenæb[2]
Estonian
  • verev kurereha[2]
Finnish
  • verikurjenpolvi[2]
German
Hungarian
  • piros gólyaorr[2]
Irish
  • Crobh dearg[2]
Italian
Latvian
  • Asinssārtā gandrene[2]
Lithuanian
  • Raudonžiedis snaputis[2]
Norwegian
  • blodstorkenebb[2]
Polish
  • Bodziszek czerwony[2]
Russian
  • Герань кроваво-красная[2]
Slovak
  • Pakosť krvavý[2]
Slovenian
  • krvavordeča krvomočnica[2]
Swedish
Turkish
  • Itır Sardunya[2]
Ukrainian
  • Журавець кривавий (герань криваво-червона)[2]
Welsh
  • Pig-yr-aran ruddgoch[2]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Geranium sanguineum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Bloody Crane's-bill — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Blut-Storchschnabel — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Blutroter Storchschnabel — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Géranium sanguin — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Geranio sanguigno — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Bloedooievaarsbek — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
[2] Geranium sanguineum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Bloody Crane's-bill — results[2].names[1]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Blut-Storchschnabel — results[2].names[5]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Blutroter Storchschnabel — results[2].names[4]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Géranium sanguin — results[2].names[7]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Geranio sanguigno — results[2].names[14]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Bloedooievaarsbek — results[2].names[10]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • verikurjenpolvi — results[2].names[3]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Герань кроваво-красная — results[2].names[6]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • kakost krvavý — results[2].names[8]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Blodrød storkenæb — results[2].names[9]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Blodnäva — results[2].names[11]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • verev kurereha — results[2].names[12]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • blodstorkenebb — results[2].names[13]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Raudonžiedis snaputis — results[2].names[15]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Gerani sanguini — results[2].names[16]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Bodziszek czerwony — results[2].names[17]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • 紅花老鸛草 — results[2].names[18]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • 紅花老鹳草 — results[2].names[19]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Crobh dearg — results[2].names[20]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Crvena iglica — results[2].names[21]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Журавець кривавий (герань криваво-червона) — results[2].names[22]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Герань крывяна-чырвоная — results[2].names[23]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • krvavordeča krvomočnica — results[2].names[24]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • piros gólyaorr — results[2].names[25]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Asinssārtā gandrene — results[2].names[26]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • 红花老鹳草 — results[2].names[27]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Pakosť krvavý — results[2].names[28]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Кървав здравец — results[2].names[29]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Pig-yr-aran ruddgoch — results[2].names[30]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Itır Sardunya — results[2].names[31]; taxon id 129853; Geranium sanguineum.
[3] Geranium sanguineum — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Bloodred Geranium — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Bloody Cranesbill Geranium — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Geranium sanguineum.
  • Bloody Geranium — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Geranium sanguineum.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Geranium sanguineum is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Geraniaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.25–0.51 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe to Caucasus

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators, specialized bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Geranium species in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

Genus-level guidance, not a rating for this individual species or a particular cultivar. RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable. This entry covers summer-flowering types.

Sources [3] [4] [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

Bloody Crane's-bill (Geranium sanguineum) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from May to August.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Geranium sanguineum — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Geranium Taxonomic Information System. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 261251; ID 3FV5W; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 261251; ID 3FV5W; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Geranium sanguineum — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Plants Of The World

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Geranium species (top 712 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidancePollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Geranium species (top 637 pt)
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 1, entry Geranium species (top 67 pt)

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