Wild Geranium
Geranium molle
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
MT
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Wild geranium is a low-growing annual with small pink flowers that bloom through late spring and summer. This compact plant forms neat mounds with delicate foliage and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wild Geranium takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual lifecycle creates gaps when plants die back
- Common name includes 'wild' which may concern HOAs
- Can self-seed and appear weedy
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during the growing season. Its compact size makes it useful as a pollinator plant in smaller garden spaces.
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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