Golden Storksbill
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.
Golden Storksbill
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.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Erodium chrysanthum
Pronunciation
er-OH-dee-um kri-SAN-the-mum
Mature Height
8 to 10 in.
Mature Spread
10 to 24 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
soft yellow
Bloom time
April to late summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
mediterranean region
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Golden storksbill is a fairly small plant, but has been a nice bloomer at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It requires very little maintenance.
Maintenance
Cut old stalks and leaves to ground level in late winter.