How to Plant Erodium?

Erodiums should be planted 8"-12" apart in gritty, very well-drained soil, with a slightly alkaline soil pH. Add lime to the soil in the fall if you have acid soil. They will produce more flowers if they are grown in full sun, but will happily grow and bloom in partial shade as well.

How do you grow erodium?

Erodium are best planted in well-drained, gritty soil of loam, chalk and sand within an alkaline or neutral PH balance. Amend soils with additional sand or grit if you need to and apply to the base of the planting hole. Dig a hole that is the same depth and twice as wide as the root ball and gently firm into place.

Is erodium a perennial?

Erodium reichardii is commonly known as alpine geranium or stork's bill. This low-growing perennial is native to to the mountains of Corsica and Majorca, so in a garden setting is perfect for rock gardens, troughs and other well-drained areas.