A clump-forming woodland perennial that forms a mound of deeply cut, palmately-lobed, dark green foliage. Features 1 1/4″ diameter, medium pink to lilac, saucer-shaped, upturned, 5-petaled flowers in spring for 6-7 weeks.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Forest, Savanna / Woodland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June)
Main Color:
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Medium Sun/Average Shade

Soil
Moisture
Moderate

Nature Attracting
Pollinators/Beneficial Insects

Wildlife Benefit

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
16 to
22
inches
Spread:
12 to
18
inches
Size
Height: 16 to
22
inches
Spread: 12 to
18
inches
Size
Height: 16 to
22
inches
Spread: 12 to
18
inches
Typical Landscape Use
A delightful plant for shady borders, shady native plant gardens or open woodland gardens. Birds eat ripening seed in the distinctive, beaked seed capsules which give rise to the common name of crane's bill.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Easily grown. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil, but tolerates average, well-drained soil. Will naturalize in optimum growing situation Foliage may yellow or go summer dormant if soil dries out.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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