Pelargonium cordifolium is a plant endemic to the fynbos region of the Southern Cape of South Africa.

Another name for pelargonium is 'storksbill' after the shape of its fruit; 'cordifolium' refers to the heart-shaped leaves (cor/cordis being 'heart' in Latin).

Pelargonium cordifolium is a large, spreading species, growing up to 1.5 metres tall.

It is a hairy plant with a slight apple scent and pale pink flowers with dark veins appearing from March to July.

Its flat or curled, heart-shaped leaves are finely to coarsely toothed, entire or shallowly lobed, dark green on the upper surface and white-matted below.