Season Window
01 Apr – 30 JunWalls, shaded paths, woodland margins and stony ground
Spring to early summer
Herb Robert
Geranium robertianum
This modest geranium slips into crevices and brings colour to stone and shade.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Leave small colonies undisturbed and take only limited flowering tops from abundant clean stands.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Recorded in traditional herbal practice; avoid making concentrated preparations without expert guidance.
Community Use
Why we teach it
A close-looking plant for walls, leaf scent and the diversity of small urban habitats.
Safety
Evidence for medicinal use is limited. Check identification and seek qualified advice before internal use.