Bicknell's Cranesbill
Geranium bicknellii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
4"–20" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, CO, CT, FL and 25 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
Bicknell's cranesbill is a small annual wildflower with delicate pink to purple blooms and deeply divided leaves. This low-growing native produces flowers throughout the summer months and naturally reseeds for the following year.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bicknell's Cranesbill takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Small size makes it appear weedy in formal settings
- Annual growth habit creates gaps and inconsistent coverage
- Self-seeding nature may look uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and beneficial flies during the summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for small birds and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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