Erodium manescavii (Erodium)


Michael's Opinion

A rampant growing perennial that quickly covers the ground, fairly free blooming.

Botanical Information

FamilyGeraniaceae
GenusErodium
Speciesmanescavii
CategoryPerennials
OriginPyrenees.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)14 - 23
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed, division or basal stem cuttings.
PestsVine weevils.
Notable SpecimensThe A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionGreen, basal leaves with thin hairs and teethed on the edges.
Flower DescriptionFive petaled, pink in colour that grows in clusters on long stems.

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