{"product_id":"geranium-viscosissimum-sticky-geranium-family-geraniaceae","title":"Sticky Geranium","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSticky Geranium\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeranium viscosissimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeraniaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun - Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 1'-3' tall x 3’ wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: Pink to dark purple (May-August)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; provides nectar for various pollinators; attractive foliage adds garden interest; seeds dispersed by unique explosive mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSticky Geranium is an attractive native perennial growing 1-3 feet tall and spreading about 3 feet wide in substantial clumps. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderate moisture, though it tolerates some dryness once established. This beautiful species is native to western North America, growing naturally in meadows, open forests, under coniferous trees, and on slopes from foothills to montane elevations. It adapts to various soil types including loam, clay, and gravel. The plant forms robust clumps with upright to spreading stems covered in distinctive sticky, glandular hairs—the source of both its common and scientific names (viscosissimum means 'very sticky').\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeply palmately lobed leaves are 2-4 inches across with 5-7 divisions, creating an attractive, almost maple-like appearance. The foliage is medium to dark green and covered with sticky glandular hairs that give it a tacky feel when touched and a pleasant, somewhat resinous fragrance when crushed. The leaves form handsome mounds even when not in bloom. From late spring through summer, the plant produces abundant flowers in loose clusters. Each blossom is 1-1.5 inches across with five rounded, slightly overlapping petals that range from light pink to deep magenta-purple with darker veining. The flowers are showy and delicate, creating beautiful displays. After flowering, distinctive long-beaked seed capsules develop. When ripe, these capsules explosively disperse seeds—the 'beaks' spring upward, flinging seeds away from the parent plant in a fascinating mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSticky Geranium is valuable for pollinators. The showy flowers attract bees, butterflies, and occasional hummingbirds seeking nectar. The plant provides important food resources for various native pollinators throughout its extended bloom period. The sticky glandular hairs may deter some browsing insects while not affecting pollinators visiting flowers. Indigenous peoples used sticky geranium medicinally—various tribes made poultices and infusions from the roots and leaves to treat wounds, sores, and digestive issues. The astringent roots were particularly valued. The plant contains tannins which give it medicinal properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for perennial gardens, meadow plantings, woodland edges, and naturalized areas. Works beautifully under coniferous trees where it tolerates dappled shade. The attractive foliage and showy flowers make it excellent for mixed borders. Good for dry meadows and areas with some moisture. The sticky stems and leaves are deer-resistant. Plant where the attractive foliage can be appreciated throughout the season. Good companions include native grasses, asters, lupines, and woodland perennials. The plant may self-seed moderately through its explosive seed dispersal. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor. The combination of beautiful flowers, attractive foliage, pleasant fragrance, and pollinator value makes Sticky Geranium an excellent native geranium for Spokane-area gardens seeking hardy, adaptable perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f677231a-7fff-6760-7b6f-d174e0408d3f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-26_201138.png?v=1766808710\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49967966191849,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Geraniumviscosissimum-StickyGeranium-bugseye.png?v=1767006569","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/geranium-viscosissimum-sticky-geranium-family-geraniaceae","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}