Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum
Description:
Perennial, clump-forming wildflower with laverder petals. 1 to 2 feet tall. Moist soils; sun to part shade. Blooms May.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Spotted Geranium, Cranesbill |
| Plant Family: | Geraniaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | March to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Summer |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |