Geranium maculatum
Geranium-Wild
Geranium maculatum
Geranium-WildAn essential spring bloomer for native gardens, this species thrives in shade and moist soil, where it spreads to form small colonies. Pink to lilac flowers which attract several types of native bees bloom for nearly two months. Shearing back after flowering promotes fresh growth. Keep plants from getting too dry as this may cause the foliage to decline.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 12-24"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 12-24"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
For the best spring flowering display at retail, plant Geranium plugs in late summer. For later season sales, plant our vernalized plugs in spring or summer. Hardier varieties can be grown outdoors and easily overwintered in cold frames. Keep plants cool in late winter to avoid premature flowering.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Late Summer-Fall
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes