Erodium Species, Yellow Heron's Bill, Yellow Storksbill

Erodiumchrysanthum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erodium (er-OH-dee-um)
Species
chrysanthum (kris-ANTH-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Templeton, California

Denver, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

Chiloquin, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

San Augustine, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Santaquin, Utah

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | April 2011 | neutral

I was wondering why some images of the flower are bright yellow and others pale cream/yellow. While researching online I found an explain...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | May 2008 | positive

This is a really easy to grow plant. Quickly spreads into a nice clump, but not invasive. Blooms April-June in my garden. Nice foliage, too.

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Central, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2006 | positive

This is one of those tough as nail plants. I like the pale yellow blooms, but really just grow it for the lovely silvery/gray foliage. ...Read More

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