Erodium absinthoides
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A perennial to 20cm high in flower, with a slightly sprawling habit and finely divided, silvery green fern-like leaves. Flowers are white to pale lilac pink, with slightly darker veins, and produced in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Erodium absinthoides (Erodium absinthoides)
- Genus
- Erodium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Erodium absinthoides
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Erodium absinthoides
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Erodium absinthoides care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sunny spot in gritty, well-drained soil, and protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for a rockery or alpine house
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to vine weevil if grown in containers
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