Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' (Spotted Geranium 'Espresso') is a standout native perennial for bringing refined color and texture to lightly shaded beds. Its deeply lobed leaves emerge a rich chocolate-to-burgundy tone and form a tidy clump that looks great even before bloom time.

In mid to late spring, airy stems carry saucer-shaped flowers in soft pink to lavender tones above the foliage. Plant it where you can enjoy the contrast between the dark leaves and the delicate blooms: along woodland edges, in shaded borders, or tucked among spring ephemerals and ferns. It reaches about 12-15 inches tall and typically spreads to around 18-24 inches wide, filling in gently without taking over.

Give it moist, well-drained soil for best performance, but once established it can handle short dry spells. It grows in full sun if you provide consistent moisture, and it is especially at home in part shade. After flowering, you can leave the seed pods for seasonal interest or lightly shear and tidy the plant to refresh its shape; new foliage will often look its best with a little cleanup as summer heat arrives.

This cranesbill geranium supports a lively garden scene by offering nectar for pollinators and attracting butterflies. It is also noted for good resistance to browsing pressure from deer and rabbits, making it a dependable choice for mixed plantings where you want lasting foliage color, spring bloom, and easy, low-fuss care.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 12-15"
• Spread: 18-24"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Rabbits
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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