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Erodiummalacoides

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Erodium malacoides by RosinaBloom
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Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Erodium (er-OH-dee-um)
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Species
malacoides (mal-a-koy-dees)
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Synonym
Erodium malachoideum
Erodium althaeoides
Erodium glabellum
Geranium malacoides
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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