Quick answer: Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is native to 33 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist |
| Soil | Rich, acid soil |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jul |
| Height | Up to 3 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Seeds attract Mourning Doves, Bobwhite Quail, and White-tailed Deer, special value to native and bumble bees |
none noted (colonizes by rhizomes but explicitly noted as not aggressive)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Wild geranium
Where is Wild geranium native?
Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is native to 33 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Wild geranium bloom?
Wild geranium blooms Mar-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Wild geranium need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist. Soil: Rich, acid soil. Mature height: Up to 3 ft tall.
Is Wild geranium good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Seeds attract Mourning Doves, Bobwhite Quail, and White-tailed Deer, special value to native and bumble bees.
Is Wild geranium deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Wild geranium is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Wild geranium seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Geranium maculatum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Wild geranium.
- Blue vervain Verbena hastata
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- Dutchman's breeches Dicentra cucullaria
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Canadian wild ginger Asarum canadense
- Heart-leaved meadow parsnip Zizia aptera
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