Wild Geranium Roots – Geranium maculatum | 10 Bare Roots | Cranesbill Purple Woodland Flowers | Shade Garden Favorite | Easy to Grow
Bring natural woodland beauty to your landscape with these Wild Geranium roots, also known as Cranesbill or Geranium maculatum. Native to North America, this hardy perennial is loved for its deeply lobed green foliage and charming pink-purple blooms that appear from late spring into early summer. Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, wildflower landscapes, and native plant gardens, Wild Geraniums thrive in partially shaded areas and return year after year with minimal maintenance. Growing approximately 1–2 feet tall, these easy-care perennials are drought tolerant once established and naturally deer resistant, making them an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. Each order includes healthy bare roots and planting instructions for successful establishment.
You will receive:
✔️ 10 Wild Geranium bare roots
✔️ Botanical variety: Geranium maculatum
✔️ Native North American perennial
✔️ Pink-purple flowering woodland plant
✔️ Planting guide included
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Wild Geranium / Cranesbill
Botanical Name: Geranium maculatum
Plant Type: Native perennial flowering plant
Growth Stage: Bare root
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
Mature Height: 1–2 feet
Bloom Color: Pink-purple
Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
USDA Zones: 3–8
Special Features: Deer resistant, drought tolerant, pollinator friendly
Garden Uses: Woodland gardens, native plantings, shaded borders, wild gardens
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant bare roots promptly upon arrival in moist, well-draining soil. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and encourages healthy root establishment during the first growing season.