10 Wild Geranium Cranesbill Bare Roots Hardy Perennial Wildflower

Wild Geranium Cranesbill is a hardy herbaceous perennial wildflower prized for its deeply lobed green foliage and charming five-petaled blooms in soft pink to lavender tones. Also called cranesbill for its distinctive beak-shaped seed pods, this woodland native naturalizes beautifully and returns reliably each season with minimal care. It is an excellent choice for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and shaded borders where it adds dependable color and texture.

This versatile perennial works well massed as a ground cover, naturalized in woodland gardens, or tucked into mixed perennial beds and edges. The palmate foliage stays attractive through the season and often takes on reddish tints in autumn. Plants spread gradually by rhizomes, filling in open areas without becoming difficult to manage. Plant the bare roots in prepared ground or containers for a low-maintenance, long-lived addition to the landscape.
Species: Geranium maculatum
Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming, spreading by rhizomes
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to rich, moist, well-drained
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable for bare roots
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Plant bare roots with crowns about 1 inch below the soil surface.