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Offers ground cover for erosion control
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Thrives in various soil types
Thrives in
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Wild Geranium - Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a perennial native plant that will shine in your garden, with blooms returning year after year.
Plant Details - Wild Geranium
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
Wild Geranium is a native woodland plant. It has purple flowers with five petals that will attract bees to your garden. Flowers are upright and stems are covered in small hairs. Leaves are lovely and fragrant, making a stunning backdrop for these delicate small flowers.
It is a plant that loves shade and grows best in partial to full shade conditions. Remarkable en masse, is a great option for underplanting a large area. Plant with Soloman’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.
To best support this plant’s growth, fertilize it in spring with a balanced organic fertilizer and give the soil plenty of organic matter, humus, or compost to mimic woodland soil conditions.
Deer and other pests will avoid this plant. It is disease resistant, too.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Wild Geranium is a fast-growing plant that is easy to propagate. This is a plant that will naturalize in your garden over time, spreading via rhizomes. To control the spread of this plant simply remove the clumps you do not want – and if you are feeling generous, share with your neighbors! Make sure when removing to include pulling out the roots.
Seeds are explosive. The seedpods propel the seeds far away from the plant once mature. 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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Bloom Season
Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color
Pink

Height at Maturity
Over 12"

Care
Wild Geranium thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering to moisten the soil. Mulch around it to keep moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead finished blooms to encourage continued flowering and prevent self-seeding.

Plant Reproduction
Wild Geranium spreads slowly by self-seeding and underground rhizomes.
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Charming Blooms:
Wild Geranium produces delicate pink to purple flowers that add a touch of elegance to any garden.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its vibrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
Seasonal Appeal:
Enjoy its beautiful blooms in spring and attractive foliage throughout the growing season for year-round interest.
Versatile Ground Cover:
Its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for covering ground in shaded or woodland gardens.
Caring Tips
How do I care for my Wild Geranium?
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Care Tips
Wild Geranium thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering to moisten the soil. Mulch around it to keep moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead finished blooms to encourage continued flowering and prevent self-seeding.
Light Requirements
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) thrives in partial to full shade. It prefers dappled sunlight or light shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or areas with filtered light. Too much sunlight can make the plant struggle.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8
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