About
Erodium cheilanthifolium 'Major' is a selected, large-flowered form of this compact, tufted stork's bill from Spain and North Africa, producing finely divided, silver-hairy foliage and clusters of large, five-petalled, white flowers with pink veining and deeper pink blotches. One of the most ornamental of the compact erodiums.
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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toCentral & S Greece
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sunny spot in gritty, well-drained soil, and protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for a rockery or alpine house
PruningBenefits from regular deadheading
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free, may be susceptible to vine weevil if grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free