Woolly geranium
Geranium erianthum
Family: Geraniaceae
What it is like
A herb plant that forms a clump. It keeps growing from year to year. It has erect stems and grows to 60 cm tall. The leaves are light green and deeply lobed and have teeth around the edge. The flowers are in clusters and are saucer shaped. They are violet. They are 2.5-4 cm across.
There are about 300-400 Geranium species. They are mostly temperate.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, North America (country/location of origin), Russia, Siberia, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves