Wild Geranium

Common Name:

Wild Geranium

Botanical Name:

Geranium maculatum

Family:

Geraniaceae

Zone:

3-8

Height:

1.5-2'

Spread:

1-1.5'

Bloom Time:

April, May

Bloom Description:

Dainty, singly-petaled flowers bloom in varying shades of pink and light purple.

Trail/Garden Location:

North Forest Trail

Garden Uses:

Delicate and showy blooming perennial. Best used in shaded woodland gardens and can be used as a groundcover when planted in large groups.

Wildlife Benefits:

Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Leaf Type:

Leaves are small, dark green, and deeply lobed.