Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Erodium reichardii is commonly known as alpine geranium or stork's bill. This low-growing perennial is native to to the mountains of Corsica and Majorca, so in a garden setting is perfect for rock gardens, troughs and other well-drained areas.

Erodium reichardii 'Album' is a white-flowered cultivar with appealing purple venation on the petals. It will be happy growing in a rock garden alongside other alpines like Silene alpestris and sempervivums.

For best results, grow Erodium reichardii 'Album' in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagate by dividing clumps or taking basal cuttings in spring.

Plant calendar

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Erodium ‘Album’ and wildlife

Erodium ‘Album’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Erodium ‘Album’ poisonous?

Erodium ‘Album’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Erodium 'Album'
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