Oregon geranium
Geranium oreganum
Last reviewed: September 2026
Oregon geranium (Geranium oreganum) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR, WA. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees.
Toxicity unknown
Oregon geranium (Geranium oreganum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
18"–30" H × 18"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees
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A clump-forming perennial with deeply lobed leaves and large saucer-shaped pink-purple flowers in late spring. Foliage often takes on reddish tones in fall before dying back for winter.
Growing Oregon geranium
Grow Oregon geranium in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 18 to 30 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Flowers provide pollen and nectar for native bees through late spring and early summer.
Common questions
- How much sun does Oregon geranium need?
- Oregon geranium grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Oregon geranium bloom?
- Oregon geranium blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Oregon geranium native?
- Oregon geranium (Geranium oreganum) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Oregon geranium attract?
- Oregon geranium draws bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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