Ivy Geranium

Pelargonium australe

Physical Characteristics

Pelargonium australe is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria.

Habitats

South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root. No more details are given apart from a note that it is astringent[193].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent All parts of the plant are astringent[4, 193].

Known Hazards

None known