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Austral Storks-bill

A broad-leaved perennial herb that forms soft mounds of green. Abundant white-pale pink flowers from spring through summer, if soil moisture is maintained in dry months.

 

Dies back to a fleshy taproot during dry periods. Short-lived but readily self sows through the garden. Visited by butterflies and native bees for nectar. Leaves are pleasantly fragrant when brushed during weeding. Prune to rejuvenate.

 

Scientific name
Pelargonium australe
Family
Geraniaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Herbs & Ground covers
Height
0.4
Width
0.5
Growth rate
Fast
Evergreen
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Yes
Semishade
Shade
Cold
-2
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Wind
Average
pH
acid to neutral

Uses


Ground cover
Yes
Screen
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Yes
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Bird feeding
Yes
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Yes
Frog refuge
Yes
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee, Wasp, Butterfly, Beetle
Larvae
Birds
Seed granivores
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Yes
Feb
Yes
Mar
Yes
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Yes
Dec
Yes