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Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are reliable perennials that bloom from early summer into fall.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 May 2026 Also called cranesbill because of the shape of their beak-like fruit produced after flowering, perennial geranium has an appealing minty-spicy scent that deer don’t like.—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026