Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Geraniaceae

Genus:

Erodium

Species:

Erodium gruinum

USDA Symbol:

ERGR15

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Biennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, violet

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers open, sunny locations in its native range.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds have hygroscopic awns that self-bury; direct sowing in fall mimics natural dispersal.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI