About
This clump-forming perennial with pinnate, toothed, hairy mid-green basal leaves to 30cm long. Clusters of 3cm wide saucer-shaped magenta-purple flowers have dark spots on the upper petals and are freely borne on long stems from early summer to 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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Rock garden
Native toPyrenees
Care notes
CultivationGrow in gritty, sharply drained neutral to alkaline soil rock garden, alpine house or trough. Deadhead regularly
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by basal stem cuttings or division; propagate by seed as soon as ripe
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but vine weevils may be a problem
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free