About
Erodium absinthoides is a compact, tufted perennial cranesbill from the mountains of Greece and Turkey producing finely divided, grey-hairy, wormwood-scented foliage and clusters of five-petalled, pale-pink or white flowers in summer. A charming and ornamental alpine for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Erodium, the stork's bills, are annuals and perennials related to the geraniums, producing divided or lobed, often aromatic foliage and clusters of five-petalled flowers in pink, purple, white or yellow. Popular rock garden and border plants for sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.