Heron’s Bill,Stork’s Bill. A clump-forming perennial with green foliage. Long stalked umbels of saucer-shaped magenta-purple flowers, the two uppermost petals marked with a deep purple spot. Self-seeds. Max Height 45cm to 70cm. Max Spread 20cm to 30cm. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erodium manescaui
A clump-forming perennial with green foliage. Long stalked umbels of saucer-shaped magenta-purple flowers, the two uppermost petals marked with a deep purple spot. Self-seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Erodium |
|---|---|
| Species | manescaui |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm, 70cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 20cm, 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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