Plant Description

Geranium oreganum

Western Geranium is a woodland flowering plant that grows low to the ground and has bright pink or purple flowers.

A western geranium plant in bloom with a bright pinky-purple flower.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height Up to 3 ft, usually lower
Growth Rate Fast
Life Cycle Perennial
Moisture Use Moderate to High
Drought Tolerance Low
Deer Browse Infrequent
Wildlife Value Good for pollinators and beneficial insects
Hardiness USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Time April-June
Bloom Color Pink or Purple
Habitat Type Woodlands

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Eudicots
Order Geraniales
Family Geraniaceae
Genus Geranium
Species G. oregonum

Planting information

Sun

Full shade or partial shade

Soil

Moist soils, best with some organic matter

Special Uses

Great for pollinators and other beneficial insects

Ease of Care

Easy

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