American Beauties Native Plants
Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'
Wild Geranium
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Deeply cut, red-brown foliage
- Small pink flowers
- Blooms mid-May- June
- Great nectar source
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist, shady areas. Will spread but not aggresively. Removing spent flowers isn't nescessary because they do not bloom for a second time. The foliage however can be quite attractive.
Height: 12-15 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Fast Growing
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained