Herb Robert
Geranium robertianum
| Family | Geranium (Geraniaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Late spring, summer |
| Habitat | Deciduous forest and edges |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Annual, Perennial |
| Height | 6-24″ |
| Flower | Flowers are pink to reddish-purple with 5 petals with dark streaks. flowers are about 1/2″ in diameter and are often found in pairs on hairy flower stalks. |
| Leaf | Leaves are fern-like, deeply cut into 3-5 segments that are also deeply cleft. |
| Notes | Stems are erect and hairy. the plant is strongly scented, which is why the name used in England is “Stinking Bob”. |
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