Wild Geranium works best in naturalized areas, butterfly gardens, children's gardens, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, woodlands, meadows and even prairies. It is effective in borders and mass plantings. Wild Geranium tends to do better in part shade where summers are hot.

When first planted, Wild Geranium should be watered weekly for first few months, unless at least an inch of rain has been received in the last week to help it get established. After it becomes established, Wild Geranium typically needs watering only during extended dry weather. In hot summers when the soil dries, foliage may yellow and the plant may go dormant.

If desired, Wild Geranium is rather low maintenance. Deadheading does not extend the bloom period.