Heron’s Bill,Stork’s Bill. A pretty compact tufted alpine with silvery green foliage. Umbels of saucer-shaped lilac-pink flowers, the two uppermost petals marked with a deep purple spot. Max Height 10cm to 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers March to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erodium glandulosum
A pretty compact tufted alpine with silvery green foliage. Umbels of saucer-shaped lilac-pink flowers, the two uppermost petals marked with a deep purple spot.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Erodium |
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Species | glandulosum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill |
Flower Colour | lilac, pink, purple |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm, 20cm |
Family | Geraniaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, green |
Flowers From | March, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
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