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Erodium cheilanthifolium
Also Known As
- Erodium cheilanthefolium
- Fern Leaved Crane's Bill
- Stork's Bill
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Erodium cheilanthifolium plant details
Erodium cheilanthifolium is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Erodium cheilanthifolium
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rock garden, trough garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Erodium cheilanthifolium
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Erodium cheilanthifolium
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- purple
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 8"-25"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 6"-14"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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