Wild Geranium

Wild Geranium Maculatum

Wild Geranium is a perennial native plant that will shine in your garden, with blooms returning year after year.It is a native woodland plant with purple flowers with five petals that will attract bees to your garden. The flowers are upright, and the stems are covered in small hairs. The leaves are lovely and fragrant, making a stunning backdrop for these delicate small flowers. It's used as a flowering groundcover that is very popular in native flower gardens due to it being low maintenance and requiring no fertilizers or herbicides.

Tammy Sons at TN Nursery raves over the effects this small native wonder does to a garden. She states "this native perennial groundcover is a small miracle worker in gardens large or small where shade abounds". It offers weed control when planted under sub shrubs and other perennials while offering a bio diversity effect as being a soil enhancer and bio-indicator.

Plant Details - Wild Geranium Plants

Family: Geraniaceae

Light Requirement: Shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 1 - 2 ft.

Spread: 1 - 2 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Purple

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Wild Geranium Plants

Itloves shade and grows best in partial to full shade conditions. Remarkable en masse, it is a great option for underplanting a large area. Plant with Solomon’s Seal, Bleeding Heart, and Dutchman’s Breeches.

Add to your border or woodland-inspired garden for a spectacular display through spring and early summer. Generally it is a low maintenance plant; however, note that the more sun you give it, the more watering is required. You will know it has too much sun from yellowing, sun-scalded leaves. Plant in the shade to let Mother Nature do the watering for you.

Noteworthy Characteristics of Wild Geranium Plants

Wild Geranium is a fast-growing, easy-to-propagate plant that will naturalize in your garden over time, spreading via rhizomes. To control its spread, simply remove the clumps you do not want—and if you are feeling generous, share with your neighbors! Make sure to include pulling out the roots when removing.

Seeds are explosive. Once mature, the seedpods propel the seeds far away from the plant. To limit the spread of seeds, simply prune off spent flowers and immature seedpods.

Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

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How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

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