Sticky Geranium
Geranium viscosissimum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sticky geranium is a native wildflower with pink to purple five-petaled blooms and deeply divided green leaves. It forms compact mounds that bloom from May through July, then goes dormant in late summer. This hardy perennial thrives in full sun with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sticky Geranium takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Goes completely dormant by late summer, leaving bare spots
- Can appear weedy or unkempt when not flowering
- May spread unpredictably in favorable conditions
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during its spring and early summer bloom period. Its seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.
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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