Western Geranium

Geranium oreganum Western or Oregon geranium is a sweet, easy to grow perennial with abundantly-blooming, delicate pink flowers. It is a wonderful native alternative to the plethora of ornamental varieties of geranium. Like its ornamental cousins, western geranium eventually forms dense patches of profusely blooming foliage and is a classy and carefree choice for woodland gardens with plenty of dappled sunlight. Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous plant Size at maturity: 18-30" tall, 6-18" wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun / part shade Moisture requirements: moist to dry soil Bloom time: May - July Growth rate/ease: fast growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar for adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators; overall plant is a caterpillar host plant and larval food source for native butterflies and moths Native habitat/range: uncommon in meadows and west-side forests, oak woodlands, and open