Geranium maculatum 'Dark Roast'

Geranium maculatum 'Dark Roast', commonly known as Wild Cranesbill, 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.

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.

Geranium maculatum 'Dark Roast' produces pink, purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.

Groundcover, perennial border, woodland edge