dove's foot cranesbill
Also known as: culver root; dove's foot; starlight
An annual to about 30cm with hairy, grey-green, deeply lobed leaves and tiny, dark pink to white notched flowers from spring to autumn followed by explosive seed pods. Mainly found in dry, poorly growing garden lawns. Despite the potential to become a nuisance, it can be a useful addition to a wildlife garden or meadow for attracting bees
Scientific classification
- Species
- dove's foot cranesbill (Geranium molle)
- Genus
- Geranium
- Family
- Geraniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dove's foot cranesbill
Distribution map
Europe, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dove's foot cranesbill
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dove's foot cranesbill care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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
PropagationExplosive seed pods mean this annual can spread rapidly across a lawn if allowed to flower
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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