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Geranium erianthum

Wooly Geranium

a perennial member of the Geranium genus in the family Geraniaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice[1]. Flowers - raw[1].

Plant part
Flowers
Plant part
Leaves

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The whole plant, but especially the roots, is astringent, salve and styptic. It can be used as a gargle for sore throats[1].

Product or use
Astringent
Product or use
Salve
Product or use
Styptic

Environment

Range
North-western N. America to E. Asia.
Habitat
Sub-alpine meadows and scrub, also on grassy slopes near the sea[2]. Woods and meadows from low elevations to fairly high elevations in the mountains[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 3+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Cultivation

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Succeeds in any moderately fertile retentive soil in a sunny position[3]. Tolerates a range of soil types[3]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[2]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[5].

References

  1. Schofield. J. J. Discovering Wild Plants - Alaska, W. Canada and the Northwest.

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  2. Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books 1991-00-00 ISBN 0-330-30936-9

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Livingstone. B. Flora of Canada National Museums of Canada 1978-00-00 ISBN 0-660-00025-3

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  5. Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8

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