Western Geranium | Geranium oreganum - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Western Geranium | Geranium oreganum

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

May contain: flower, geranium, plant, petal, purple, anther, and anemone

Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…