Zone 8 · Wild Geranium
Planting Wild Geranium in Zone 8
Geranium maculatum
✅ Wild Geranium thrives in zone 8 (hardy 3–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Wild Geranium outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring in woodland edge. Reliable native ground cover for shade.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
April – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
part sun, shade
Mature height
24"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Wild Geranium in zone 8
Plant in spring in woodland edge. Reliable native ground cover for shade.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Wild Geranium peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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