How much sun does Wild Geranium need?

Wild Geranium grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Wild Geranium bloom?

Wild Geranium blooms in May, June, and July.

What pollinators does Wild Geranium attract?

Wild Geranium draws bees and beetles.

Is Wild Geranium HOA-friendly?

Wild Geranium takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Wild Geranium

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Geranium molle

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Wild Geranium (Geranium molle) 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 sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Native alternatives to Wild Geranium

Wild Geranium is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Wild Geranium need?: Wild Geranium grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Wild Geranium bloom?: Wild Geranium blooms in May, June, and July.
What pollinators does Wild Geranium attract?: Wild Geranium draws bees and beetles.
Is Wild Geranium HOA-friendly?: Wild Geranium takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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