Oldt1mer - Keith's photos with the keyword: Wildflower

The beautiful Meadow Cranesbill – Geranium pratense – is also known as the Meadow Geranium and is a wildflower found in clumps up to 1m broad. Native to Europe and Asia it is a very hardy perennial which can withstand cold down to -20C. It is very popular with insects because of the high sugar content of its nectar which is 57-71%! This beauty was seen at Martin Mere during summer. This Picture is fully © Copyrighted. None of my images may be copied, reproduced or altered in any form or manner or placed on the internet or any other social media, or in any form of publication either print or otherwise, in any form or manner without my written permission.

The lovely Meadow Crane's-Bill - Geranium pratense - is a wildflower also known as the Meadow Geranium or, in Scandinavia, the Mid-Summer Flower. It is native to Europe and Asia and can be found in grassland, farmland, woodland and roadside verges. Growing in clumps up to half a metre high the flowers are usually violet blue but can vary from very deep blue to pink and occasionally white depending on the soil they are growing in. This one was seen at the Three Sisters Recreational Area near Wigan. This Picture is fully © Copyrighted. None of my images may be copied, reproduced or altered in any form or manner or placed on the internet or any other social media, or in any form of publication either print or otherwise, in any form or manner without my written permission.