Long-stalk Crane's-bill
Geranium columbinum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
NC
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Long-stalk crane's-bill is a delicate annual wildflower with small pink to purple flowers and deeply divided, feathery leaves. It blooms from late spring through summer and has a low, spreading habit that works well as a groundcover or filler plant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Long-stalk Crane's-bill 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.
- Appears weedy and unkempt to most observers
- Dies back completely as an annual leaving bare spots
- Small flowers and fine texture look wild rather than cultivated
Wildlife value
This native geranium attracts bees and beetles with its small but numerous flowers throughout the growing season.
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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