Double Alpine Geranium
- Scientific Name: Erodium reichardii
- Garden: Xeriscaping Garden
- Plant Type: Ground Cover
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Part Shade
- Moisture Requirements: Dry
Plant Information
Erodiums can add a beautiful detail to a site in need of a small-scale groundcover. As members of the geranium family, their flowers have a familiar delicacy and beauty. The names Erodium and Geranium come from the Ancient Greek words for “crane” and “heron”, after the shape of the flower and immature fruits, which are shaped like the head and beak of a bird. These plants are as versatile as they are pretty! They are a great choice for containers, fairy gardens, rock gardens, and alpine plantings, and are a great plant to introduce color into dry, part-shade areas. Try them with Lewisias, or in a container with a dwarf conifer. Imagine them as a cheerful pink bumper alongside your stone path or patio. And best of all, most varieties of Erodium bloom for nearly half the year! Most commonly available Erodiums are of the species reichardii, and have leaves varying in shape from round to heart-shaped, approximately ½” long and wide, with gently toothed margins. The flowers are small (½” across) and often veined, with white or pink petals. They take a season or so to double in size and have a clumping growth habit.
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