Erodium 'Katherine Joy'
A compact perennial to around 15cm high, forming a low mound of finely divided, fern-like green leaves. Flowers are white to very pale pink, with silvery purple blotches on the upper petals, and are produced over a long period from late spring, sometimes into early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink Purple Grey | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink Purple Grey | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Pink Purple Grey | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Erodium can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, some evergreen, with lobed or pinnately divided leaves and bowl-shaped, 5-petalled flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny spot in gritty, well-drained soil, and protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for a rockery or alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring and early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Benefits from regular deadheading
Pests
Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to vine weevil if grown in containers
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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