Geranium maculatum 'Espresso'

Geranium 'Espresso' (Cranesbill)

Bold red-brown foliage keeps its color all season long. Pale pink flowers stand out against the handsome leaves in spring. This is a good ground cover in shaded areas with dry soil.


Benefits:

Good source of early season nectar for butterflies and native bees

Provides cover for wildlife, especially toads

Will grow in dry shade under hardwood trees

Foliage holds its chocolate color all season

Excellent ground cover

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Easy to grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Does well in a variety of soil types, including dry soils.

Will naturalize by self-seeding in optimum growing conditions.

If foliage declines during a hot dry summer, cut plants back lightly.

Height 12-15 Inches

Spread 18-24 Inches

Native Range Woods and clearings; Maine to Manitoba south to northeastern Oklahoma and South Carolina.

Native Trivia Shelter, along with water, food and nesting places are the four essential elements for wildlife habitat. You can provide all of these by planting native plants in your yard and community.

"Clump forming plants like this provide shelter for all types of small animals such as chimpmunks, like me."

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Sun • Filtered Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Average • Moist	Attracts Wildlife • Beneficial insects • Mammals • Butterflies • Reptiles
Bloom Time • Late Spring / Early Summer	Habitat Collection • Dry Shade • Butterfly	Foliage Color • Burgandy