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Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

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Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium)

In spring, this clump-forming woodland perennial forms a mound of deeply cut, palmately-lobed, dark green foliage. It flowers for six to seven weeks with 1 1/4" diameter, medium-pink to lilac, saucer-shaped, five-petaled flowers.

Additional Information:


Height
16-22 Inches

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Spread
12-18 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Medium Pink


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum), Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus), Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis), Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum), Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata), Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FACW

Season of Interest

Early (Feb-Apr)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

High
Moderate

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map