Hardy Geraniums in pink and blue are a big part of successful perennial gardens.

These smallish plants are not the geraniums with big red flowers sold every spring in pots. Those are actually in another group altogether and their botanical name is Pelargonium, not Geranium. These are the true Perennial Geraniums, with long blooming seasons and neat growth habit. The common name "Cranesbill" comes from the shape of the pointed seedpod.

Below, you'll find the Bloody Cranesbill, G. sanguineum, which is the all-time favorite and almost never stops blooming, and "Johnson's Blue", one of the few perennials with true blue flowers.