Wild Geranium

Geranium Maculatum

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Overview

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a shade-tolerant perennial reaching 1 to 2 feet in height. It boasts distinctive 1.5-inch-wide lavender-pink flowers in spring and palmately lobed leaves. This North American native thrives in USDA zones 3-8, prefers moist, well-drained soil, and can be used for woodland gardens. Its clumping habit and foliage, which turns red in fall, make it an attractive ground cover option.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a shade-tolerant perennial reaching 1 to 2 feet in height

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a shade-tolerant perennial reaching 1 to 2 feet in height

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — This hardy plant sports deeply lobed leaves, with a palmate shape that spans roughly 4 to 6 inches across

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — flourishing in USDA zones 3 through 8

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — is a charming perennial native to the eastern North American woodlands

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Its clumping habit and foliage, which turns red in fall, make it an attractive ground cover option

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — and can be used for woodland gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Geraniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — It boasts distinctive 1.5-inch-wide lavender-pink flowers in spring and palmately lobed leaves

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a shade-tolerant perennial reaching 1 to 2 feet in height

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — This hardy plant sports deeply lobed leaves, with a palmate shape that spans roughly 4 to 6 inches across

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — flourishing in USDA zones 3 through 8

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — is a charming perennial native to the eastern North American woodlands

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Its clumping habit and foliage, which turns red in fall, make it an attractive ground cover option

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — and can be used for woodland gardens

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — This North American native thrives in USDA zones 3-8

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Mature plants reach a stately height of about 18 to 24 inches

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Each leaf is marked with distinctive characteristics - they typically showcase a mottled or maculated pattern

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — measure between 1 to 1.5 inches across and are borne in loose clusters atop erect

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — ranging in hue from soft lavender to vivacious pink

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Geranium maculatum steals the show with a profusion of delicate blooms

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — hence the species' epithet.<br><br>Come spring

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — casual feel to garden beds and borders.<br><br>Thriving best in partial shade

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — the Wild Geranium prefers rich

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — further enhances its appeal

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — it also exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Despite these preferences

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — well-drained soil with an organic layer that imitates its forest floor origins

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — Geranium maculatum is an attractive

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — pink flowers in the garden

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — and can be used for woodland gardens; wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a shade-tolerant perennial reaching 1 to 2

Wild Geranium (Geranium Maculatum) — This North American native thrives in USDA zones 3-8; despite these preferences

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