- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 3 Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Wild Geranium, botanically known as Geranium maculatum, is an herbaceous perennial and part of the American Beauties Native Plant program. It has a mound-forming habit and features deeply cut, attractive foliage with 1-1 1/2”, lavender, five-petalled flowers floating above the fine foliage in late spring to early summer, sometimes blooming longer in cooler climates. Wild Geranium grows naturally in dense patches, forming colonies near woodland openings. It is sure to please in dappled sun-lit borders, serving as an easy-care, spring-flowering groundcover.
Wild Geranium grows in a loose cluster of broad, deeply lobed leaves, each up to 6 inches wide with 5 lobes. The overall size of the plant can reach 24 inches tall with a 12-18-inch spread. Wild Geranium is an easy-care, native perennial that grows in hardiness zones 3-8. Its beautiful, 5-petaled, lavender flowers are an important nectar source for honeybees, bumblebees, and many pollinators.
Wild Geranium Care
As a woodland native, Wild Geranium prefers rich, slightly acidic soil with plenty of organic matter. Plant it in full to dappled shade areas of your garden. Wild Geranium will grow in full sun, as long as you keep the soil moist, especially when first planted. Wild Geranium does well in humid environments, as the extra moisture in the air helps keep the foliage fresh.
Wild Geranium can easily be propagated from rhizome division in early spring, and by seeds sown outdoors in late fall. Apply a covering of natural mulch over the root zone before the first frost to help protect the roots from extreme winter temperatures.
Wild Geranium Spacing
Wild Geranium can be massed in groups to create an attractive groundcover in dappled shade/sun locations. This easy-care perennial makes a lovely flowering border. When planted in groups, allow for the mature spread of 18 inches between each plant.
Wild Geranium Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 3 Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Bright Lavender |
| Bloom Period: May, June |
| Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: N/A |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: N/A |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Native to North America |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Wild Geranium |
| Other Name(s): Wild Geranium |
| Scientific Name: Geranium maculatum |
- SKU:
- 1231004476-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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