Wild Geranium - Geranium maculatum

Phonetic: jer-AY-nee-um mak-yuh-LAH-tum The bright lavender flowers of Wild Geranium are welcome sight in spring, and this woodland wildflower retains its attractive foliage all season long. Long-lived, the plants expand to form a nice clump that also work well as a groundcover. As woodland native, Geranium maculatum does prefer shade, but it will grow in the sun in a rich soil that is consistently damp. Hardiness Zone:  3-8 Native Northeast Region:  BONAP Map BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key Sun Exposure:  Partial Sun to Shade Flower Color:  Purple Bloom Time:  April, May, June, July Soil Type:  Medium - Medium Dry Mature Plant Size:  1'H, 1.5'W Plant Spacing:  1' Host Plant:  Dusky Azure , White-marked Tussock Moth, Double Banded Carpet, and Bilobed Looper Moth   Attracts:  Bees, Butterflies Advantages:  Cut flower, deer resistant, drought tolerant Landscape Uses:  Ground cover, perennial borders, shade gardens Companion Plants:  Foam Flower, Wild Columbine, Solomon's Seal