About
A compact perennial to 15cm high, forming a low mound of divided, silvery green leaves. Flowers are pale lilac pink with purple veins, and dark purple blotches on the upper petals, and are produced in early summer.
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
FoliageSemi evergreen
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 when grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free