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    Geranium maculatum

    Also Known As

    • Spotted Cranesbill
    • Wild Cranesbill
    • Wild Geranium
    • Wood Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Geranium maculatum plant details

    Geranium maculatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Geranium maculatum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: clumping, floriferous, foliage plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Geranium maculatum

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our native woodland Geranium flowers in mid Spring to early Summer. It grows well in just about any soil in just about any location. The variable colored flowers range from magenta to purple on 12-18" plants. I'm on the trail of an elusive white form. Stay tuned kids.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Wild Geranium's lovely lavender blooms are a spring favorite! Unlike most other spring bloomers, Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) retains its attractive foliage all season long. Long-lived, it expands slowly to form a nice clump. Prefers shade, but will grow in full sun in a rich, slightly damp soil. Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    A hardy geranium. Green cut edges leaves, purple flowers. A big flower show in late spring or early summer and continuing off and on until frost.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Geranium maculatum plant

    How to Grow Geranium maculatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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