Thunberg's geranium

Geranium thunbergii

Physical Characteristics

Geranium thunbergii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Tea Young leaves[183]. No further details are given. Old leaves, when the plant is at the peak of its growth, are used as a tea substitute[183].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent The whole plant is astringent[105].

Known Hazards

None known