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Geranium maculatum

*Wild Geranium*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to(Xeric) Dry
Sun: Full to Shade
Height: 1'-3'
Color: Lavender
Bloom: April-June
Flowers: The 1-1/2" flowers have 5 petals, 5 pointed sepals, 10 stamens and 1 pistil. They bloom in loose clusters of 2-10 flowers.
Leaves: The deeply lobed leaves are 4"-5" wide.

Suggested Uses:

The Beautiful bold green, deeply cut, largely veined foliage of this plant along with it's delicate pale rosy purple flowers make this a very nice plant for the home landscape. Beside their beauty, in gardens or shoreline restoration, these plants tolerate a variety of soil and sun conditions! Nice for the woodland garden!

Interesting Facts:

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More Information: After flowering, the plant produces a long narrow seed pod that resembles a crane's bill. When the seeds are ready, the pod splits open and flings the seeds out into the world.
Name: The name Geranium comes from the Greek word "geranos" which means crane. It refers to the long skinny seed pod that looks like a crane's beak.

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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