Overview
Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' is a spreading branched herbaceous perennial in the genus Erodium, part of the Geraniaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden and alpine house.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Erodium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring, Basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to vine weevil if grown in containers
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream'?
Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' need?
Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' hardy in the UK?
Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream'?
Seed, Division in spring, Basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer.
More in the Erodium genus
- Erodium manescavii
- Erodium stephanianum
- Erodium 'Robin Sharck'
- Erodium Reichardii RoseumStork's-bill
- Erodium guttatum (Desf.) Willd.