Wild Geranium

Wild Geranium, also known as cranesbill or spotted cranesbill, is a flowering plant native to North America. This herbaceous perennial plant is a Geraniaceae family member known for its gorgeous pinkish-purple flowers and medicinal properties. This article will explore its characteristics, habitat, and benefits.

Wild Geranium Characteristics

It is a clump-forming plant that can grow up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Its leaves are deeply divided and palmately lobed, making them fern-like. The flowers blossom in late spring and early summer. They are pinkish-purple and have five petals arranged in a star-like pattern around a central column of stamens.

Wild Geranium's Habitat

It is native to North America and can grow in various habitats, including woodlands, meadows, prairies, and roadsides. It likes moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Wild Geranium's Characteristics

These abundant bloomers with thick, healthy foliage are perennials that will delight you year after year. The cranesbill is named for its long, delicate seed head, which may appear fragile. It is quite a tough plant and is adaptable to various environments. It has the simplicity of a wildflower and works exceptionally well in woodland settings.

However, gardeners have successfully used these plants as bedding and a stunning border plant. U.S.D.A. Zone 5 is often the recommended zone for the cranesbill. However, these incredibly tough plants can tolerate practically every zone on the map.

Shade Requirements

These plants will perform well in light shade, with full sun in the cooler zones and partial sun in the warmer locations. The plants are usually shipped in one-pint pots that will arrive at the right time for spring planting in your area. The first year after planting may produce only sparse blooms, if any.

Have patience; it will provide you with many bountiful blooms the following year (and many years). These plants are drought tolerant with no serious pest or disease problems. The only thing that upsets the hardy plant is the soggy soil. Well-drained and fertile soil in most locations will produce a long season of generous blooms from spring to late fall.

Wild Geranium is a low-maintenance beauty that will charm you with its hardiness and simplicity.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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