Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'
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Wild Geranium ·
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Description
Geranium maculatum 'Espresso', commonly known as Wild Geranium, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pale purple-pink flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 1.17–1.5 feet tall and 1–1.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is SE. Canada to Central & Eastern U.S.A. Nectar from flowers attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators. In the landscape, it works well in mass planting, meadow, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, dry soil, and fire.
Benefits
Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' produces pink, purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Groundcover, perennial border, woodland edge
| Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' | |
| Wild Geranium | |
| 'Espresso | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| SE. Canada to Central & Eastern U.S.A | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Spring | |
| None | |
| Pink | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bees | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Mounding | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |