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black-eyed heron's bill

Erodium glandulosum

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Erodium
Family: Geraniaceae
Common Names: blue-eyed heron's bill

About this plant

E. glandulosum is a compact herbaceous perennial to 20cm, forming a clump of small, grey-green, oval leaves. Flowers 2.5cm in width, lilac-pink with darker veins

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in gritty, humus-rich, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline; needs full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in an open frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by basal stem cuttings in late spring to early summer.

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years