Herb Robert.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Herbaceous annual or biennial

Lumière

Partial shade to full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

12 to 18 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, humus rich soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,1 à 0,5m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,4m

Feuilles

green, reddish-bronze, deciduous

Fleurs

pink, magenta, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

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

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Geraniaceae

Genre

Geranium

Ordre

Geraniales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

ground cover, woodland gardens, pollinator gardens

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.