Description
Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), also known as wild cranesbill, spotted geranium, spotted cranesbill, and wood geranium, is a perennial that’s at its best in mid- to late spring, when the bushy, 12- to 18-inch-tall plants produce an abundance of single, purplish pink flowers. ‘Espresso’ is a selection with chocolate (or should I say coffee?) brown foliage; its seedlings usually also share that trait but a few may have green leaves instead. You wouldn’t think the foliage and flower colors would look good together, but they do—particularly when paired with chartreuse, such as lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis) flowers or the foliage of ‘Gold Heart’ bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) or a golden hosta.
Wild geranium can grow in full sun and average, well-drained soil but is at its best in partial shade with moist, rich soil. Native to much of eastern North America, the species is generally hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 8. Once you get the plant established, it is likely to self-sow.
Collected in early June 2023. Each packet contains at least 10 seeds. Original ecotype unknown. Shipping to US addresses only.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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