Wild Geranium.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 5 à 10 jours

Taille adulte

2 feet tall

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 8

Floraison

Mid to late spring

Entretien

Plant this in well draining soil that stays consistently moist but not soggy. Keep an eye out for wilting during dry spells, as it prefers to stay hydrated. Mulching around the base helps keep the roots cool and preserves soil moisture.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid letting it sit in standing water.

Engrais

A light application of compost in the spring is usually all it needs.

Taille

Trim back the foliage after flowering if the plant starts to look a bit tired.

Rempotage

Divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous and healthy.

Sol

Rich, moist, well draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-35 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though the high tannin content makes it unpalatable.

Enfants

There are no specific safety concerns for children, but it is always best to discourage eating wild plants.

Allergènes de contact

Contact with the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is not considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilité

While historically used in herbal medicine, this plant contains tannins that can cause stomach upset if ingested in quantity.

Comment l'identifier

• Five petaled pink to lavender flowers
• Deeply lobed palm shaped leaves
• Hairy stems and foliage
• Seed pods resembling a cranes bill

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,45m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

pink, lavender, white, 2 à 4cm

Fruits

brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation.

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Plant in groups of three or more to create a natural drift effect in shade gardens.

Bonnes associations

• Ancolie du Canada — They share similar light and moisture requirements in woodland settings.
• Christmas fern — Ferns provide a beautiful textural contrast to the geranium foliage.

Espèces similaires

• Herb Robert — A related species with smaller, more deeply cut leaves.

Science

Famille

Geraniaceae

Genre

Geranium

Ordre

Geraniales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern and central North America.

Préservation

This plant is common and secure throughout its native range.

It thrives in the understory of deciduous forests where it benefits from spring light before the canopy closes.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, early season pollen

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

woodland gardens, shade borders, pollinator habitat

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade and performs best in dappled light.

Is it invasive?

No, it is a well behaved native perennial that spreads slowly.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Geranium comes from the Greek word geranos, meaning crane, referring to the long beak of the fruit. The species name maculatum means spotted, though the leaves are rarely spotted in the wild.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly called wild cranesbill because the seed pod resembles a crane's beak.
• It is a classic choice for naturalizing in shady woodland areas.
• The leaves often turn a lovely shade of red in the autumn.

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