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Genus: Geranium Species: maculatum Common Name: Wild Geranium Family: Geraniaceae Order: Geraniales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1.5 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: Pink, lilac, purple or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This clump-forming plant is suitable for woodland gardens, or shaded areas of wild gardens. Keep medium moist during the hot Summer months to avoid the foliage turning yellow. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.