Some of the native woodland flora I planted in a shaded area of the front garden are in bloom. Shooting stars (Primula meadia) made their first appearance in bloom in the garden, and, at least this particular plant has white blossoms. When I purchased the roots from Jung Seed, the photograph in the catalogue showed deep pink flowers, but the description noted that the flowers may appear in shades from deep pink to white. The wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) has become an old friend, and each year, the number of blooms increase, as well as the length of the flowering season. While shooting stars do not seem to last very long, the geranium flowers should hang around a few weeks. But well before summer, the floral display will be over.

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Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a spring-blooming native perennial found in eastern North American woodlands. Its soft pink to lavender flowers attract pollinators, and the foliage holds its form well into summer. A quiet but reliable presence on the forest floor.

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A sign of spring: Geranium maculatum (cranesbill) flowers have opened in a shady spot in the front garden.

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Thursday 13 May, 2021 – Pryde's Point-Alexauken Creek Trail

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25 May 2021 — Autumn Hill Preserve

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I planted the roots of this Geranium maculatum several years ago, along with roots for two others. This plant was the sole survivor, and it had never flowered, until now.

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