Sun Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry
Soil Type: Sand-Loam, Loam, Loam-Clay
Height: 1 - 3 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Blooms: May, June
Root: Rhizome
Habitat: Deciduous woodlands, Woodland borders, Savannas, Meadows in wooded areas
Landscape uses: Pollinator garden, Woodland planting, Naturalization, Shade garden
Complimentary Plants: Foamflower, Wood Poppy, Golden Alexander
Wildlife Value: The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract many types of bees. Host Plant: various moth species
Seed Origin: London, ON
Germination Code: C(60), F
Geranium maculatum - Wild Geranium
Wild Geranium is mostly found in woodlands in its natural habitat but will also do great in a home garden setting with more sun if it is planted in rich soil that is consistently damp. This lovely native plant has complex leaves, beautiful delicate pinkish-purple flowers, and it readily spreads, forming stunning patches that attract many types of pollinators! It is a long lived plant that blooms prufusely in the spring. The foliage typically turns a bright red in the fall, adding another season of interest.