Perennial flower
Wild Geranium plant profile
Geranium maculatum
A perennial flower for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Wild Geranium
Wild geranium blooms from mid to late spring (NC State: April to June) with saucer-shaped pink to lavender flowers. Plant or divide in spring or fall in moist woodland soil.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 11bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium, Cranesbill)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.