Erodium Species, Alpine Geranium, Cranesbill, Storksbill

Erodiumreichardii

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erodium (er-OH-dee-um)
Species
reichardii (ri-KAR-dee-eye)
Synonym
Erodium chamaedryoides
Erodium dryadifolium
Geranium chamaedrioides
Geranium parvulum
Geranium reichardii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Sherwood, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 9a) | October 2020 | positive

This plant has been quite an experience to grow!
I first bought a white erodium, which happened to do really well indoors in my ca...Read More

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Oakland, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2007 | positive

Stump your friends with your mini geranium. Grows well in most exposed conditions, but does appreciated afternoon shade during the hotte...Read More

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