This variable shrub with erect to spreading stems that form a rounded habit. It has rounded lobed pale green leaves and the small light pink tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters above the foliage throughout summer. 

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Pelargonium australe is naturally found throughout Australia except in the Northern Territory growing from the coast to the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range growing on rock out crops or on sand dunes. 

It prefers well drained moderately fertil sandy soil in a open sunny position and tolerates drought, light frost and salt spray.

Native Storksbill is grown for its compact habit and its flowers. It is planted in seaside gardens or rockeries as filler and may be used in containers or on roof gardens. It establishes in 1 to 2 years and is suitable for coastal positions. ID 2049

Pelargonium (pe-lar-GON-ee-um) australe (ow-STRA-le)

Rubiaceae (ROO-bee-AY-see-ee)
Coffee and Madder Family