Tuberosum Cranesbill (Geranium tuberosum)

Family: Geraniaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible tubers. Up to 15mm wide. — Up to 15mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Cultivated ground, fields, vineyards and meadows. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)