Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Geranium robertianum
Number of Varieties
1
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40000
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
25.40 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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3900
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Minimum Width
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Thorns
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6% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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28% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Tolerances
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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21% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Edible Fruit
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7% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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17% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Fragrant Fruit
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3% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Fragrant Leaf
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21% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Fragrant Bark/Stem
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10% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Showy Foliage
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55% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Showy Bark
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17% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Foliage Texture
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Evergreen
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No - Biennial Plants Garden Plants has it !
Invasive
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7% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Self-Sowing
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70% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Attracts
-
Allergy
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
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59% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
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17% - Biennial Plants Garden Plants
Used As Outdoor Plant
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All - Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Kraut Robert
In French
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
erva robert
In Polish
herb robert
In Latin
Robertus herba
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Family
Geraniaceae
Genus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
Subfamily
-
Number of Species
75
1
27800
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