About
A compact perennial to around 15cm high, forming a low mound of intricately divided, fern-like green leaves. Flowers are white to very pale pink, with silvery purple blotches on the upper petals, and are produced over a long period from late spring, sometimes into early autumn.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
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
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