Photo of Geranium oreganum flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Geranium oreganum

Also Known As

  • Native Geranium
  • Oregon Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Geranium oreganum plant details

Geranium oreganum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium oreganum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium oreganum

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, red-purple, deeply divided leaves/grows in open prairies, woodlands Zone 3-9. PNW, part shade, moist, well drained
Our native species with large purple-violet flowers in June & July on 2' x 2' plants. Handsome deeply cut dark green leaves 3-4" across.

Gardening facts about Geranium oreganum plant

How to Grow Geranium oreganum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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