dove's foot cranesbill

How to Grow and Care for dove's foot cranesbill

dove's foot cranesbill · Geranium molle
Also known as: culver root; dove's foot; starlight

Grows naturally in dryish soils in cultivated and waste areas, and grassland, and may appear as a lawn weed. See dove's foot cranebill for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing dove's foot cranesbill

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grows naturally in dryish soils in cultivated and waste areas, and grassland, and may appear as a lawn weed. See dove's foot cranebill for further advice

How to Water dove's foot cranesbill?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for dove's foot cranesbill?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for dove's foot cranesbill?

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What Soil Is Best for dove's foot cranesbill?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for dove's foot cranesbill?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize dove's foot cranesbill?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune dove's foot cranesbill?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate dove's foot cranesbill?

Explosive seed pods mean this annual can spread rapidly across a lawn if allowed to flower

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How to Transplant dove's foot cranesbill?

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How to Care for dove's foot cranesbill in Winter?

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How to Plant dove's foot cranesbill?

Grows naturally in dryish soils in cultivated and waste areas, and grassland, and may appear as a lawn weed. See dove's foot cranebill for further advice

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How to Repot dove's foot cranesbill?

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How to Harvest dove's foot cranesbill?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of dove's foot cranesbill

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Attributes of dove's foot cranesbill

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Geranium molle
Genus
Geranium
Family
Geraniaceae
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