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Wild Geranium

 Native to eastern North American, Wild Geranium, also called Cranesbill, is a common wildflower.  The 3-5 inch deeply lobed leaves are long -stemmed if originating at the base of the plant and short-stemmed and opposite if originating higher up on the main stem.

It has 5-petaled rose-purple colored flowers 1 - 1½ inches wide.

Wild Geranium is also called Cranesbill because of its long, beaked fruit.  Seeds are released when the lower portion of each fruit segment splits and coils toward the tip of the beak.
Wild Geranium
Height: 1 - 2 ft
Color: Lavender
Flowering Time: Apr - Jul
   

Companion Plants:
Prairie Cordgrass,
Canada Anemone

Wild Geranium grows in moist to mesic woods and prairie and needs full to partial sun.

It is easily propagated from seed and by root division in early spring.
 

FYI image Native Americans and early settlers are said to have used the thick, horizontal root of the Wild Geranium to treat canker sores.  Native Americans also used it as an astringent to stop bleeding in open wounds.  This herb is high in tannin.

Wild Geranium / Cranesbill Price List

 
5,000 seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
GeranMacP Packet $2  
GeranMac.25 1/4 oz $25  
GeranMac.5 1/2 oz $45  
GeranMacOz Ounce $70  
To order Wild Geranium / Cranesbill,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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