Wild Geranium Seeds – Geranium maculatum, Lavender Flowers

Bring soft lavender color to a woodland-style garden with wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), also called spotted geranium or wood geranium. Its delicate flowers brighten the spring-to-early-summer garden, while its attractive foliage adds interest beyond the flowering season. Tuck it into a shaded border or a naturalistic planting where its gentle color can shine.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Geranium maculatum.
• Common names: Wild geranium, spotted geranium, and wood geranium.
• Flower color: Lavender.
• Flowering season: Spring to early summer, depending on climate and growing conditions.
• Typical height: 1–2 feet.
• Planting position: Shaded garden beds and woodland-style borders; sunnier sites require adequate soil moisture.
• Soil: Adaptable to sandy through clay soils with suitable drainage.

Seed Pack Options

Choose a packet of 20 seeds or 100 seeds. This listing is for seeds to grow wild geranium, not live plants.

Fall Sowing Outdoors

Sow approximately ⅛ inch deep in a prepared seed bed in late fall. Natural winter conditions provide seasonal cold exposure before spring germination. Mark the planting area so emerging seedlings are not disturbed.

Winter Sowing in Pots

From late fall through midwinter, fill pots with slightly moistened seed-starting mix. Sow seeds approximately ⅛ inch deep, label the pots, and place them outdoors where they experience winter weather. Use containers with drainage holes and check moisture as spring approaches. Germination timing can vary, so be patient.

Starting Seeds Indoors

These seeds benefit from cold, moist stratification before warm growing conditions. Use a species-specific stratification protocol for Geranium maculatum rather than treating the seeds like a quick-sprouting annual. After pretreatment, sow approximately ⅛ inch deep and maintain even moisture without waterlogging.

Transplanting and Care

When seedlings are at least 2 inches tall and sturdy enough to handle, gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before planting. Space approximately 12 inches apart. Water gently after transplanting and monitor moisture while roots establish. In sunny locations, avoid allowing the soil to dry excessively.