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