Pelargonium australe is a perennial herb that is endemic to Australia, and found in all states except the Northern Territory. Common names include native storksbill, wild geranium and austral storksbill.[1] The species grows to 50 cm high and has leaves with 5 to 7 lobes.[2] Umbels of 4 to 12 flowers appear between October and March in the species' native range. These are pink with darker markings.[2]
The species was first formally described in 1800 by German botanist Carl Ludwig Willdenow.[3]
It occurs on sand dunes, coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops.[2]
In cultivation, the species prefers a sunny or lightly shaded position and is adaptable to a wide range of soil types. It is readily propagated by cuttings.[4]