Bumblebees pollinate the flowers by forcing their way into the tightly closed petals. Reddish stems are clasped by pairs of 2-4 inch leaves. Full sun to partial shade. Attractive dark green leaves have 5 deep lobes. Full sun to partial shade.
Wild geranium grows best in light shade in soil that never completely dries out.
Plants spread slowly with age, forming a ground cover with beautiful flowers. Each flower has 5 rosy petals and sepals. Full sun to light shade. Evenly moist, well-drained soil. Geum is an ideal rock garden plant.