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.
About
Erodium x lindavicum 'Greengrass Cream' is a spreading branched herbaceous perennial within the genus Erodium, known for its semi-evergreen foliage. Suited to full sun and thriving in well-drained alkaline or neutral soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, it is hardy in the UK to H5. This cultivar performs well in both exposed and sheltered positions, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. It is ideal for rock gardens and alpine houses, providing interest through the summer and autumn seasons. Propagation can be achieved by seed, division in spring, or basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
Erodium is a genus of flowering plants in the botanical family Geraniaceae. The genus includes about 120 species with a subcosmopolitan distribution, native to Europe, North Africa, Asia, Australia, and more locally in North and South America. They are perennials, annuals, or subshrubs, with five-petalled flowers in shades of white, pink, and purple, that strongly resemble the better-known Geranium (crane's-bills).
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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 Reichardii RoseumStork's-bill
- Erodium x variabile 'Joe Elliott'Stork's-Bill
- Erodium carvifoliumcaraway-leaved heron's bill
- Erodium trichomanifoliumHeron's Bill