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
	
	
							
											
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								| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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