Erodium chrysanthum, the yellow heron's bill, is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae, native to central and southern Greece.[3] The flowers are a pale yellow, or rarely a pale pink.[1] A dioecious perennial, it cultivation it is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 8, and is recommended for rock gardens, trough gardens, and borders.[2]

Erodium chrysanthum
Close-up of flower
The silvery-green leaves are finely divided and provide winter interest.[1][2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Erodium
Species:
E. chrysanthum
Binomial name
Erodium chrysanthum

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Erodium chrysanthum". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022. 22 suppliers
  2. ^ a b "Erodium chrysanthum". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 6 June 2022. ... commonly known as heron's bill, stork's bill, or crane's bill
  3. ^ "Erodium chrysanthum L'Hér". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 June 2022.