Golden Storksbill

Erodium chrysanthum

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8 to 10 in.
10 to 24 in.

low

soft yellow

April to late summer

8 to 10 in.

10 to 24 in.

No

mediterranean region

sun, part shade

USDA zones 4-9

hardy to 8,000 ft.

Golden storksbill is a small perennial flower that blooms through much of the summer.

The ferny leaves grow as a short mound. Beginning in April, soft yellow or cream flowers appear on the plant. It reblooms periodically throughout the summer.

low

soft yellow

April to late summer

8 to 10 in.

10 to 24 in.

No

mediterranean region

sun, part shade

USDA zones 4-9

hardy to 8,000 ft.

Golden storksbill is a fairly small plant, but has been a nice bloomer at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It requires very little maintenance.

Cut old stalks and leaves to ground level in late winter.