Quick answer: Richardson's geranium (Geranium richardsonii) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
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 |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Bloom | Jun-Aug |
| Height | Up to 32 in |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Richardson's geranium
Where is Richardson's geranium native?
Richardson's geranium (Geranium richardsonii) is native to Idaho and Utah. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Richardson's geranium bloom?
Richardson's geranium blooms Jun-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Richardson's geranium need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Moist. Mature height: Up to 32 in.
Is Richardson's geranium good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers.
Is Richardson's geranium deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Richardson's geranium is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Richardson's geranium?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Geranium richardsonii by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Richardson's geranium.
- Silvery lupine Lupinus argenteus
- Colorado blue columbine Aquilegia coerulea
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
- Creeping Oregon grape Mahonia repens
- Old man's whiskers Geum triflorum
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