Carolina Geranium
(Geranium carolinianum)
Carolina Geranium (Geranium carolinianum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Geranium carolinianum, commonly known as Carolina Geranium, is an annual or biennial herb native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, fields, and roadsides across North America. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This plant has a sprawling habit with deeply lobed leaves and produces small, showy flowers with five petals that are pink to white in color, blooming in the spring and sometimes into winter.
Carolina Geranium is appreciated for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often found in wildflower gardens and can be used as a ground cover. The plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade, and it prefers well-drained soils. While it is self-seeding and can be easily transplanted, care should be taken as it may become weedy and is considered potentially invasive in some regions. Gardeners should monitor its spread to prevent unwanted naturalization.CC BY-SA 4.0
Carolina Geranium is appreciated for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often found in wildflower gardens and can be used as a ground cover. The plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade, and it prefers well-drained soils. While it is self-seeding and can be easily transplanted, care should be taken as it may become weedy and is considered potentially invasive in some regions. Gardeners should monitor its spread to prevent unwanted naturalization.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, fields, and roadsides
Other Names
Common Names: Carolina Crane’s-Bill
Scientific Names: , Geranium carolinianum, Geranium carolinianum var. carolinianum, Geranium carolinianum var. confertiflorum, Geranium carolinianum subsp. carolinianum, Geranium lanuginosum, Geranium carolinianum var. sphaerospermum, Geranium sphaerospermum, Geranium langloisii, Geranium carolinum
GBIF Accepted Name: Geranium carolinianum L.