Geranium tuberosum
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Basic Information
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: geranium
Plant ID (slug): geranium-tuberosum
Numeric ID: 25453
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Geranium tuberosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf from October to July, in flower in May. 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
Europe - Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Edible tubers[177]. Up to 15mm wide[200].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Geranium tuberosum