Spotted Cranesbill Geranium

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Geranium maculatum

12-24" tall. Also known as Wild Geranium.

Clusters of single 1¼"-wide pinkish-lilac saucer-shaped flowers beckon the native pollinators. Vigor, longevity, hardiness, lo-o-ong flowering period and lush attractive foliage make this North American native useful for borders, edging, rock gardens or as an orchard companion. After bloom, distinctive long narrow “cranesbill” seed pods flutter jauntily above the spreading foliage, which quickly forms dense clumps and turns a rich red in fall.

For best results plant in the lightly shaded areas of wild open woodland gardens or in the orchard underneath your ancient apple trees. Native to eastern North America. Attractive to pollinators. Z4. (4" plugs)
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Quick Details
Lifecycle
perennial
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Bloom Color
pinkish lilac
Hardy to Zone
4
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Compare with other Geraniums
Variety Product Type Lifecycle Bloom Color Hardy to Zone
Spotted Cranesbill plants perennial pinkish lilac 4
‘Orion’ Meadow Cranesbill bare-root plants perennial flax blue 4
‘Max Frei’ Bloody Cranesbill bare-root plants perennial magenta 3
Additional Information

Geraniums

Vigor, longevity, hardiness, lo-o-ong flowering period and lush attractive deeply cut leaves make this hardy perennial useful for borders, edging, rock gardens or as an orchard companion. After bloom, distinctive long narrow “cranesbill” seed pods flutter jauntily above the spreading foliage, which quickly forms dense clumps and turns a rich red in fall.

Name confusion may be a big reason why this attractive easy-to-grow genus is not more well known: the popular bedding and indoor plant with big red flowers widely called geranium is actually Pelargonium.

For best results plant in the lightly shaded areas of wild open woodland gardens or in the orchard underneath your ancient apple trees. Plant 12–18" apart in average garden soil. Native to North America. Attractive to pollinators.

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

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