Erodium Species, Manescau Erodium, Heron’s Bill
Erodiummanescavii

Family: Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Erodium (er-OH-dee-um)
Species: manescavii (man-ess-KAV-ee-eye)

Synonym:Erodium longipes

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed