Sticky Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum)

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

Geranium viscosissimum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Flowers - added to salads or used as a garnish. Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice. — Flowers - added to salads or used as a garnish.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woods and meadows. Plentiful in medium-dry to moist or even wet soils of open woods, roadsides, creek banks and meadows to an altitude of 2,700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)