Western Geranium | Geranium oreganum

A vibrant purple flower with elongated petals, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A lush green plant with purple flowers and budding blooms in a natural setting.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
The image features vibrant green, finely divided leaves, likely from a plant growing in a natural setting.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
A close-up of a vibrant purple flower with delicate petals and green foliage in the background.
Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery
A vibrant purple flower with elongated petals, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A lush green plant with purple flowers and budding blooms in a natural setting.
The image features vibrant green, finely divided leaves, likely from a plant growing in a natural setting.
A close-up of a vibrant purple flower with delicate petals and green foliage in the background.

A showy perennial with profuse pink-to-purple flowers. Flowers have 5 separate petals and leaves are deeply dissected and visibly fuzzy. This is one of the very few native geranium species in Oregon!

 

Plant Details

Habitats Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna
Habitat Notes Does best in upland meadows and forest openings
Phenology Perennial; flowering May-July
Mature Height 10”–30”
Shade Preference Full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance Moist, well-drained soils
Special Uses Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Ornamental