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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Leaves: Other: leaves are edible
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: around 70ยบ F for best germination
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container

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Common names
  • Mediterranean Storksbill
  • Oval Heron's Bill

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Photo: Joaquim Alves Gaspar
Location: France, Palavas les Flots
Michael Kesl
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Jan 19, 2014 8:01 AM concerning plant:
    Sow in situ as soon as the seed is ripe in the late summer or sow in the late spring. Germinates easily.

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