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Wild Geranium

Crystal Bridges will close early at 4 PM on Friday, May 3, to prepare for the VIP Premiere of The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel. Lunch will be served in the Great Hall on Friday. The Coffee Bar and select galleries will close at 3 PM.
Wild Geranium

Common Name: Wild Geranium

Botanical Name: Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Plant family: Geraniaceae

Location: North Forest Trail

Growing zone: 3-8

Height: 1.5′-2′

Spread: 1′-1.5′

Bloom time: April, May

Bloom description: Dainty, singly-petaled flowers bloom in varying shades of pink and light purple.

Leaf type: Leaves are small, dark green, and deeply lobed.

Garden uses: Delicate and showy blooming perennial. Best used in shaded woodland gardens and can be used as a groundcover when planted in large groups.

Wildlife benefits: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.