About
A compact perennial to 10cm high, forming a mound of small, slightly downy, heart-shaped green leaves with scalloped edges. Flowers are white with faint pink veins, and produced in late spring and 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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height1-2 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