Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)

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Ground layer · Part sun to shade gardens Growing conditions Sun: Part sun to part shade Soil: Average to dry, well-drained (adaptable) Plant details Size: ~1–2 ft tall × 1–1.5 ft w ide Blooms: Mid-late spring Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it Pink-to-purple flowers bloom in loose clusters, bringing early color as the garden wakes up Spreads gently to form a naturalistic ground layer Seeds are ejected when ripe—a small but delightful moment in the garden Why wildlife loves it Early-season nectar source for bees and other pollinators Host plant for several moth species Seeds are occasionally eaten by birds Fun to see Flowers open in daylight and close at night or during cloudy weather Show more