Usually available: April to November

Life cycle: Annual
Height: 30 - 40cm
Position: Part shade
Soil preference: Well drained

This is how we pack and send your Herb Plants to all states except TAS & WA

You will receive
- 1 Herb Robert Herb Plant in a 50 X 75mm tube - General growing instructions

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically with certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers

Botanical Name: Geranium robertianum

Herb Robert is a dainty looking plant with branching stems and green leaves that are covered in fine hairs. The flowers are five petalled, bright pink and are followed by seed pods that resemble a birds beak.

The leaves of Herb Robert are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, antiseptic and mildly diuretic and can be used for diarrhoea, gastrointestinal infections, peptic ulcer, haemorrhage, inflammation of the uterus. Externally for skin eruptions, wounds, inflamed gums and throat and herpes.

Herb Robert is a potential treatment for cancer; it has the ability to make oxygen available to the body’s cells helping the body to fight disease.

Growing Conditions

Herb Robert grows from Cairns in the north to Tasmania in the south. In hotter climates grow in dappled shade and water regularly, grows better through the winter in tropical and subtropical areas. It self seeds readily ensuring an abundance of plants.

 If you don't live in a suitable growing climate, you can purchase Herb Robert tea to harness the benefits.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.