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Carolina geranium

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina geranium
Photo: (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

๐Ÿฆ‹ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.

About Carolina geranium

Carolina geranium is a charming native wildflower that belongs to the geranium family. It's a delicate herb with pretty pink or lavender blooms that brighten up any garden space. Best of all, this plant is a friend to pollinators and other wildlife that visit your yard. If you love watching butterflies and bees, Carolina geranium will make them feel welcome. It's also a lovely addition to wildflower gardens or natural areas where you want that authentic native look.

Growing Carolina geranium is wonderfully simple. This plant is an annual or biennial, meaning it either completes its life in one year or takes two years. It prefers full sun and isn't fussy about soil. Just plant it where it'll get good light and let nature do most of the work. You'll have a low-maintenance native that asks for very little while giving back so much beauty and wildlife support.

Native to 49 states