Heron’s Bill,Stork’s Bill. A pretty mound-forming alpine with saucer-shaped white, red veined flowers on very short stems. Max Height 5cm to 8cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erodium reichardii
A pretty mound-forming alpine with saucer-shaped white, red veined flowers on very short stems.
Additional information
| Generic | Erodium |
|---|---|
| Species | reichardii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Heron's Bill, Stork's Bill |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 5cm, 8cm |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| 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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