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Erodium chrysanthum (Yellow storksbill)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erodium chrysanthum
Other names
Yellow storksbill
Genus
Erodium Erodium
Species
E. chrysanthum - E. chrysanthum is a dense, tufted, mound-forming perennial with ovate, pinnate, finely-divided, silver-grey leaves and, in summer, branching stems bearing saucer-shaped, cream to pale yellow flowers.
Erodium chrysanthum is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Small, Spreading
Flower
Cream, Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Erodium chrysanthum (Yellow storksbill) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Between paving stones, Containers, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, gritty, sharply drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from wet winter conditions. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and grit.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Erodium chrysanthum
Other names
Yellow storksbill
Genus
Erodium Erodium
Species
E. chrysanthum - E. chrysanthum is a dense, tufted, mound-forming perennial with ovate, pinnate, finely-divided, silver-grey leaves and, in summer, branching stems bearing saucer-shaped, cream to pale yellow flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Small, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Erodium chrysanthum (Yellow storksbill) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Between paving stones, Containers, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, gritty, sharply drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from wet winter conditions. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and grit.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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