Pelargonium australe
(Austral Stork's-Bill)
| Planting Group or Form | Perennial Herb / Clumping |
|---|---|
| Height | 30 - 60cm |
| Width | 0.3 - 1m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well drained soils |
| Flower | Pink-crimson Oct - Mar |
| Attracts | Butterflies and other pollinators |
Long flowering perennial herb forming a clump with a fleshy taproot, soft rounded aromatic foliage, and clusters of flowers on long stalks.
Great plant for rockeries and cottage gardens. Tolerates dry conditions once established. Useful for nature-strip gardens.
Indigenous name: TERRAT (Wurundjeri)
The slender taproot was roasted - is high in starch but bitter to taste.