Herb Robert.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Herbaceous annual or biennial

Licht

Partial shade to full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

12 to 18 inches

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its natural woodland habitat. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much, as this plant prefers steady hydration. It is quite adaptable, but it does best when it has a bit of protection from harsh afternoon sun.

Gießen

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back spent flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance and prevent excessive self seeding.

Umtopfen

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound or if you need to refresh the soil.

Boden

Well draining, humus rich soil

Boden-pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatur

-20 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic but may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Kinder

Keep away from small children as the foliage can be irritating if handled excessively or ingested.

Kontaktallergene

The glandular hairs on the stems and leaves can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive people.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Essbarkeit

While historically used in herbal medicine, it is not recommended for consumption due to potential toxicity and lack of modern safety data.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Lacy, fern like foliage
• Small five petaled pink flowers
• Stems often turn reddish
• Distinctive musky scent when crushed

Höhe

0,1 bis 0,5m

Breite

0,15 bis 0,4m

Blätter

green, reddish-bronze, deciduous

Blüten

pink, magenta, 1 bis 2cm

Früchte

brown, Summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty spots on leaves during humid weather.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Plant it in areas where you want a naturalizing ground cover, but be prepared to pull seedlings if they spread too far.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Fingerhut — They share similar woodland habitat requirements and bloom times.
• Western sword fern — Ferns provide the dappled shade and moisture that this geranium prefers.

Ähnliche Arten

• Geranium molle — It is a similar small-flowered annual geranium often found in similar habitats.

Botanisches

Familie

Geraniaceae

Gattung

Geranium

Ordnung

Geraniales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa.

Artenschutz

It is a common and widespread plant not currently of conservation concern.

It grows in moist, shaded environments like woodland floors and rocky crevices where it can easily colonize disturbed soil.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter

Verwendung

ground cover, woodland gardens, pollinator gardens

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Is Herb Robert a weed?

It is often considered a weed because it spreads quickly by seed, though many gardeners appreciate its delicate flowers.

Does it grow in shade?

Yes, it thrives in partial to full shade, making it perfect for woodland areas.

Woher der Name kommt

The scientific name honors Saint Robert, who was thought to have used the plant to cure various ailments. The common name Herb Robert is a direct derivation of this association.

Gut zu wissen

• The leaves often turn a brilliant red color in the autumn or when exposed to full sun.
• It is an annual or biennial plant that readily self-seeds in the garden.
• The seeds are ejected explosively from the fruit capsule to spread away from the parent plant.