Geranium maculatum
Spotted Geranium
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Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - Description
Geranium maculatum, the Spotted Geranium, Wood Geranium, or Wild Geranium is a woodland perennial plant native to eastern North America, from southern Manitoba and southwestern Quebec south to Alabama and Georgia and west to Oklahoma and South Dakota. It is known as Spotted Cranesbill or Wild Cranesbill in Europe, but the Wood Cranesbill is another plant, the related G.
Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - Blooming
Most Cranesbill start blooming in May and will continue through the autumn. If the summer heat causes the flowers to fad, trim back and water heavily to promote continued blooming.
Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - Growth
They prefer full sun or half sun, but are tolerant of many conditions. They are cold hardy and will last through autumn. The roots can become invasive.
Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - Planting
Many Cranesbill will self-sow, but hybrids may not come true from seed. In those cases you should either use cuttings, which may be difficult to root, or by dividing the roots, which is much easier.
Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - Interesting facts
The plants that most people know as Geranium are actually classified as Pelargonium.
Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in moist, well-drained, humusy soil.
