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Yellow Storksbill Erodium

Yellow Storksbill Erodium

ERODIUM chrysanthum

Blooms Summer through Fall
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Common Name(s)
Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
Up to 6"
Max Spread
6"-12"
Special Features
Ground cover
Garden Design Role
Edging
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Tufted
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green, Silver
Stem Color
Green, Silver, Purple/Black
Themes
Pastel
Genus
Erodium
Family
Geraniaceae
Ship Size
4"

Yellow Storksbill Erodium (Erodium chrysanthum) is a sophisticated, evergreen perennial native to the mountains of Greece. This drought-tolerant plant forms dainty, low-growing mounds of feathery, silver-green foliage that remains attractive year-round, making it an exceptional choice for water-wise landscapes.

From spring through fall, this hardy ground cover produces masses of small, geranium-like flowers in a soft, creamy yellow hue. Because of its low profile and spreading habit, it is highly effective for edging garden paths, filling in rock gardens, or spilling over the sides of containers. Its resilience and elegant texture make it a "problem-solver" for sunny, dry spots where other perennials might struggle.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Continuous creamy yellow blooms from spring until the first frost
  • Extremely drought tolerant and water-wise once established
  • Evergreen, lacy foliage provides silver-toned interest in all seasons
  • Deer resistant and highly hardy down to USDA Zone 4
  • Perfect for rock gardens, low borders, and stone wall crevices

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. With a mature size of only 3–6 inches tall and a 12-inch spread, it creates a dense, weed-suppressing mat. Whether you are building a Mediterranean-style garden or looking for a tough, low-maintenance edging plant, Yellow Storksbill is a timeless and reliable performer.

Yellow Storksbill Erodium