The Meadow Cranesbill is a hardy, but not evergreen perennial in the Cranesbill family (Geraniaceae) just like Heron's Cranesbill, Rock Stork Cranesbill, Rockwort and Rose Pelargonium. The name Geranium comes from the Greek word Geranos, meaning Crane. It's native to Western Europe and Asia. But it's now found in the wild in both the Netherlands and Belgium and is also grown in gardens. It's a hardy perennial, which does lose its leaves in winter. The flowers are pale blue-purple and the leaves are wonderfully fragrant and medium green. This plant is very popular with bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. It's also a gestation plant for bumblebees, butterflies (various Blues, Pied Bear, Hackled Aurelia and Marsh Fritillary) and several honey bee and bumblebee species.
