| Description | A Geranium with blue flowers. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Sunlight | full is best, tolerates some shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | single, blue, up to 1.5 to 2 inches |
| Fruit | distinctive beaked seed capsules, hence the common name of crane’s bill (geranium in Greek means crane) |
| Leaves | deep cut green leaves, may have some red fall color |
| Dimensions | 2-3 by 1.5-2 feet (HS), sprawling |
| Maintenance | can be cut back hard, will quickly regrow |
| Propagation | division |
| Cultivar Origin | Orion’ was discovered by Dutch nurseryman Brian Kabbes. (G. himalayense ‘Gravetye’ x G. ‘Brookside) |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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