Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Wild geranium
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.5
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.5
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry upland forests and well-drained floodplain forests; over most of the state, it occurs on a wide range of extremely acidic to strongly calcareous soils but is more restricted to the latter in the coastal Plain. Common in the mountains and piedmont; rare in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Nectar from flowers attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Songbirds eat the seeds. Members of the genus Geranium support the following specialized bee: Andrena (Ptilandrena) distans. Tolerates damage by deer and rabbits.
Flower Color
Blue
Red/burgandy
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
23
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)