Geranium robertianum - Herb robert

Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) is an annual/biennial herb native to Europe, traditionally used medicinally as an astringent and wound herb, with foul-smelling leaves that double as a mosquito repellent.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹
• Insect repellent¹

Type

• Herb
• Annual
• Biennial

Footnotes

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