Wild Geranium
Geranium caespitosum
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Sun | Partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1-2' × 1-2' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | May-September |
| Flower Color | Pink/purple |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Usually palmate (arranged like a palm), lobed, in a patch near the soil level |
| Fruit | Recoiled style |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 5000-9000 ft. |
| Description | This high elevation wildflower occurs in cool, mountainous habitats across Arizona. Though this plant can be grown in shade at lower elevations it is most likely to thrive in places like Flagstaff, Prescott, and Pintetop. The leaves of this plant sit low to the ground, but flowers are borne on stalks which rise above the foliage, showcasing the blooms. This plant could be a good companion to species such as golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha), penstemons (Penstemon spp.), and coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea). |
