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Common Name: Wild Sticky Purple Geranium
Scientific Name: Geranium viscosissimum
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wildlife habitat restoration
~OrnamentalHeight: 2-3 feet
Colors: Purple, pink and white
Flowering Season: Summer
Elevation: 3,300–8,200 feet
Soil Types: Well drained soil textures
Sun or Shade: Partial to full sunlight
Minimum Precipitation: 10-20+ inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 1-5 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 50,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Stratification Required: Cold moist for 30 days
Description
Wild Sticky Purple Geranium blooms in summer, producing purple, pink, or white flowers that have five petals per flower. In the fall, its foliage turns red. This wildflower grows from thick rhizomes and is an abundantly widespread species across the western United States, from low to mid to sub-alpine elevations. It has low to moderate water requirements and prefers partial or full sunlight.
Wild Sticky Purple Geranium is able to grow on most well-drained soil textures. It is a valuable forb for many species, providing a habitat for wildlife, and it is also used for ornamental purposes. Additionally, the wildflower species serves as a pollinator, helping to support and maintain local ecosystems.
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=GEVI2
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_gevi2.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=GEVI2
