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Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

Wild Cranesbill or Wild Geranium

We are very excited to offer our own selection from the woods of Landenberg! Pale lavender-pink flowers over very attractive red-brown foliage. A bold new look for our native cranesbill, useful for groundcover or shade garden feature plant. G. maculatum is found in open woods, clearings, woods edges, and roadsides throughout the Eastern US.

Height

8-12 Inches

Bloom Color

Lavender

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Interesting Notes

Smaller flowers than 'Elizabeth Ann', but bolder foliage that lasts all summer more than makes up for the difference.

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in partial shade in average to moist soil with good drainage

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
• Wildflower Garden
• Native to Northeast
• Ground Cover
• Dry Shade
• Border
• Native to US
• Moist Shade
• Edging
• Container
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Sun
Growth Rate
• Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring / Early Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
• Good Drainage
• Average
• Moist