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.
Additional information
| Generic | Erodium |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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