Richardson's Geranium
Geranium richardsonii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Richardson's geranium is a compact native wildflower with deeply lobed leaves and delicate white to pale pink flowers with prominent veins. It blooms reliably from late spring through summer, forming neat clumps that work well in both formal and naturalistic gardens. The plant goes dormant in winter, leaving behind attractive seed heads.
In an HOA neighborhood
Richardson's Geranium is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes completely dormant in winter
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the long blooming season. Seeds provide food for small birds and the foliage occasionally hosts butterfly larvae.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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