Wild Geranium

= Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) =
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), is alternately named Cranesbill, a name it gets from the Greek for a crane, Geranos. This name is also taken from the Wild Geranium's seed pod structure, which some find resembles a Crane's beak. It has a tendency to form patches, making it a good groundcover. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the lovely Geranium, which unfortunately is so lovely that it has many cultivars available.
== Sowing and Reproduction ==
Flowers can be bisexual or unisexual, however if you have more than one plant then seeds and spread should be no problem.
Method
Sow 1/8" below the surface of the soil in Fall or after artificial stratification. It can also be started from divided Rhizomes. Wildflower Farm
== Cold Stratification ==
Reports are divided. Some say it will need a moist cold stratification of three months Wild Plants From Seed but others say no stratification is needed. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centre
== Harvesting ==
Wait until the seed pods are brown and dried, but have not yet split open. Geranium Maculatum will split and throw it's seeds, much like Native Violets, and so care must be taken not to activate this when harvesting. 
== Storage ==
Allow seeds to dry and store in a paper or glassine envelope. 
== Toxicity ==
No toxic effects reported.