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
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Fast Growing
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
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