Erodium chrysanthum (Golden Stork's-bill) 1 qt.
A PNW “Great Plant Pick,” this hardy heronsbill geranium is a tough little perennial or groundcover that will be drought-tolerant even in difficult sites with gritty, fast-draining soils. The creamy-white to barely-butter-yellow flowers appear in early spring and put on a long display (especially with a little deadheading), while also adding a faintly spicy fragrance to the air. But the silvery mounds of dense, tufted feathery fern-like foliage are gorgeous by themselves and are either evergreen or semi-evergreen (depending on climate), but certainly “hold their space” throughout the winter months. It is beloved for its ability to “mix and match” with virtually any other plant without worry about colors clashing.
Gardeners love this plant for its adaptability, resilience, longevity, and ability to thrive just about anywhere except deep shade or poorly drained soils. Plant it in full sun to part shade, and give it a little space, as each plant can ultimately spread out to 2 ft. wide, while remaining only 8-10 inches tall. It can be used in cottage gardens, parking strips or other harsh settings, rock gardens, path edging, or even larger-diameter containers.
For a super pollinator/beneficial-insect planting, pair it with taller perennials equally at home in challenging sunny conditions, such as Achillea (yarrow) and Perovskia (Russian sage).
A PNW “Great Plant Pick,” this hardy heronsbill geranium is a tough little perennial or groundcover that will be drought-tolerant even in difficult sites with gritty, fast-draining soils. The creamy-white to barely-butter-yellow flowers appear in early spring and put on a long display (especially with a little deadheading), while also adding a faintly spicy fragrance to the air. But the silvery mounds of dense, tufted feathery fern-like foliage are gorgeous by themselves and are either evergreen or semi-evergreen (depending on climate), but certainly “hold their space” throughout the winter months. It is beloved for its ability to “mix and match” with virtually any other plant without worry about colors clashing.
Gardeners love this plant for its adaptability, resilience, longevity, and ability to thrive just about anywhere except deep shade or poorly drained soils. Plant it in full sun to part shade, and give it a little space, as each plant can ultimately spread out to 2 ft. wide, while remaining only 8-10 inches tall. It can be used in cottage gardens, parking strips or other harsh settings, rock gardens, path edging, or even larger-diameter containers.
For a super pollinator/beneficial-insect planting, pair it with taller perennials equally at home in challenging sunny conditions, such as Achillea (yarrow) and Perovskia (Russian sage).
A PNW “Great Plant Pick,” this hardy heronsbill geranium is a tough little perennial or groundcover that will be drought-tolerant even in difficult sites with gritty, fast-draining soils. The creamy-white to barely-butter-yellow flowers appear in early spring and put on a long display (especially with a little deadheading), while also adding a faintly spicy fragrance to the air. But the silvery mounds of dense, tufted feathery fern-like foliage are gorgeous by themselves and are either evergreen or semi-evergreen (depending on climate), but certainly “hold their space” throughout the winter months. It is beloved for its ability to “mix and match” with virtually any other plant without worry about colors clashing.
Gardeners love this plant for its adaptability, resilience, longevity, and ability to thrive just about anywhere except deep shade or poorly drained soils. Plant it in full sun to part shade, and give it a little space, as each plant can ultimately spread out to 2 ft. wide, while remaining only 8-10 inches tall. It can be used in cottage gardens, parking strips or other harsh settings, rock gardens, path edging, or even larger-diameter containers.
For a super pollinator/beneficial-insect planting, pair it with taller perennials equally at home in challenging sunny conditions, such as Achillea (yarrow) and Perovskia (Russian sage).