Heron’s Bill,Stork’s Bill. A pretty mound of silvery grey filigree foliage setting off the pale yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erodium chrysanthum
A pretty mound of silvery grey filigree foliage setting off the pale yellow, cup-shaped flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Erodium |
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Species | chrysanthum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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