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    • Photo of Geranium maculatum close-up, flower by H. Zell

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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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    Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175

    Scientific Name: Geranium 'Gerwat'

    aka Geranium 'Rozanne', Geranium 'Rozannie', Rozanne Hardy Geranium, Rozanne's Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium Rozanne™ PP12175 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Geranium richardsonii

    aka Richardson's Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-32"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Geranium richardsonii flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Geranium phaeum

    aka Black Widow, Mourning Widow Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 18"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Geranium phaeum flower by Teun Spaans
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    Geranium 'Elke'

    aka Geranium sanguineum 'Elke', Elke Bloody Cranesbill

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium 'Elke' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Purple Pillow' PP12829

    aka Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Ravpil', Geranium cinereum 'Purple Pillow', Purple Pillow Hardy Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Geranium (Cinereum Group) 'Purple Pillow' PP12829 flower by Forestfarm
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