Rozanne Cranesbill
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners seeking long-lasting, deer-resistant color.
The Rozanne Cranesbill is a celebrated perennial, recognized as the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. It boasts an exceptionally long bloom season, offering vibrant color from early spring through summer. Its attractive, deep green foliage, sometimes with chartreuse marbling, forms a dwarf spreading habit ideal for groundcover. This versatile plant is nearly evergreen in many climates, providing consistent visual interest. It thrives in moist, well-drained, organically rich soil and is resistant to deer, making it a superb choice for borders and containers.
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
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Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking constant color from spring until the first frost
- Busy homeowners needing reliable plants for varied light conditions
- Landscapers wanting deer-resistant groundcover to suppress stubborn weeds
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with small beds who fear aggressive plant takeover
- Perfectionists who dislike performing mid-season maintenance or shearing
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for inexpensive starter perennials
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Exceptional flowering window provides consistent color from early spring through summer.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deer-resistant foliage keeps garden borders safe from hungry wildlife.
Versatility
Adaptable habit works perfectly in containers, hanging baskets, or groundcover.
Foliage Longevity
Nearly evergreen leaves maintain visual interest long after blooms fade.
Pollinator Appeal
Active nectar production makes this a magnet for local garden pollinators.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
20 in
Mature Spread
24 in
Family Name
Geraniaceae
Genus Name
Geranium
Size Available
1 gallon
Sun Exposure
Full sun to part sun
Soil Type
Organically rich, well-drained
Features
- Blooms from early spring through summer
- Dwarf spreading habit for groundcover
- Nearly evergreen foliage
- Award-winning Perennial Plant of the Year
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for containers and hanging baskets
- Attracts pollinators
- Low maintenance
What customers say
The Rozanne Cranesbill is celebrated for its remarkable reliability and vigorous quality. Gardeners consistently praise its exceptionally long bloom season, extending from late spring until frost, making it a standout performer. This plant establishes and thrives with ease, even in varied conditions, requiring minimal maintenance. Its dependable performance and robust health confirm its status as a high value, essential perennial that brings lasting beauty to any garden space.
Know before you buy
This variety is known for an exceptionally long bloom season, producing vibrant flowers consistently from early spring through the end of summer.
No, the Rozanne Cranesbill is considered deer-resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
Yes, its dwarf, spreading habit makes it well-suited for containers and hanging baskets, where it can trail over the edges attractively.
It performs best in full sun to part sun conditions. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help keep the foliage looking its best.
In many climates, the foliage remains nearly evergreen, providing consistent groundcover and visual interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
For optimal growth, plant in soil that is organically rich and well-drained. Ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged will help the plant establish quickly.
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