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Yellow Cranesbill

Erodium Chrysanthum

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Overview

Erodium chrysanthum, commonly known as Yellow Cranesbill, is a perennial with feathery green foliage. It produces bright yellow flowers (up to 1 inch across) in spring and early summer. This hardy plant thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, reaching 6-12 inches in height with a similar spread. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover. Minimal maintenance required.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — scientifically referred to as Erodium chrysanthum
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground coverYellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — adding sustained interest even when not in bloom.<br><br>For visual appealYellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — consider its mature size which reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads approximately 24 inches wideYellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Erodium chrysanthum, commonly known as Yellow Cranesbill, is a perennial with feathery green foliageYellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — When planning for its inclusion in a gardenYellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Minimal maintenance required+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Geraniaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — scientifically referred to as Erodium chrysanthum
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — adding sustained interest even when not in bloom.<br><br>For visual appeal
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — consider its mature size which reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads approximately 24 inches wide
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Erodium chrysanthum, commonly known as Yellow Cranesbill, is a perennial with feathery green foliage
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — When planning for its inclusion in a garden
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Minimal maintenance required
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — This plant's fine-textured
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — typically about 1 inch in diameter
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — It produces bright yellow flowers (up to 1 inch across) in spring and early summer
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — tolerating a range of soil types from clay to loamy
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, reaching 6-12 inches in height with a similar spread
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — lobed green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — it thrives under full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — plant the Yellow Cranesbill en masse or use it as a border plant
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — Adapted to USDA zones 7 through 9
Yellow Cranesbill (Erodium Chrysanthum) — is a perennial herb that offers a unique and vibrant touch to any garden design
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