Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium australe)

Family: Geraniaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No more details are given apart from a note that it is astringent. — No more details are given apart from a note that it is astringent.

Habitat & North American Range

Dunes by the sea or rocky granite outcrops inland. (Zone 8)