Herb Robert
Geranium robertianum
Also known as
St Robert's Herb, Death-Comes-Quickly, Dragon's Blood, Fox Geranium, Fox Grass, Jenny Wren, Kiss-Me-Quick, Knife And Fork, Little Bachelor's Buttons, Little Red Robin, Nightingales, Pink Bird's Eye, Pink Pinafore, Red Bird's Eye, Red Robin, Redshanks, Stinking Robert, Wren Flower, Robert's Geranium, Herb-Robert, Mountain Geranium
Geranium robertianum1001 by Christer Johansson (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
6a-7b
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Herb Robert Overview
Geranium robertianum is also known by many common names including Herb Robert and Fox Geranium. It is an annual or biennial species from the Geraniaceae family that typically grows to around 30cm tall with a spreading and branching growth habit. Foliage is finely divided and aromatic. It produces sprays of small, pink flowers measuring around 1cm across from summer through to autumn. May be used as groundcover, this plant is frequently found in shady corners, growing from between rocks or paving. It is hardy and considered a weed in many locations due to its spreading tendency and ability to self-seed.
Common problems with Herb Robert
Generally pest free.
How to propagate Herb Robert
Seed
Self-seeds with no human intervention required.
Cuttings
Propagate by basal cuttings.
Division
Propagate by division.
Special features of Herb Robert
Attracts useful insects
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Herb Robert
Wildflower/meadow, waste ground.
Common Weeds
A weed is a plant in the wrong place, these are the most likely to appear where they are not wanted.
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