About
A mat-forming, evergreen sub-alpine perennial from New Zealand with small, spatula-shaped, mid-green leaves and small, daisy-like, white flower-heads on short stems in spring. A delicate and ornamental alpine for a cool, moist, well-drained rock garden or trough.
About the genus
Erodium can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, some evergreen, with lobed or pinnately divided leaves and bowl-shaped, 5-petalled flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.