Erodium — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Erodium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Erodium cicutarium
Erodium cicutarium
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
Erodium cicutarium is native mainly to the temperate zone, ranging as far north as Norway. It can also be found in subtropical areas and has spread as a weed into the tropics, mainly at higher elevations. Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid.
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Erodium crinitum
Erodium crinitum
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. It probably prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid.
Full cultivation guide →Erodium hirtum
Erodium hirtum
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid.
Full cultivation guide →Erodium jacquinianum
Erodium jacquinianum
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid. This species is often included in E. cicutarium as E. cicutarium jacquinianum.
Full cultivation guide →Erodium malacoides
Erodium malacoides
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid. A polymorphic species.
Full cultivation guide →Erodium moschatum
Erodium moschatum
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid. The bruised leaves emit a strong scent of musk.
Full cultivation guide →Erodium stephanianum
Erodium stephanianum
Family: Geraniaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a sunny well-drained position and a limy soil or at least one that is not acid.
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