Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as Erodium absinthoides prefers drier conditions.
Erodium absinthoides is a low-growing herbaceous perennial with attractively lobed leaves and delicate pink to purple flowers. It thrives in sunny, well-drained condition
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; protect from extreme cold.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly only in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as Erodium absinthoides prefers drier conditions.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage further blooms. Remove any dead or spent flower stalks to improve appearance. Hard pruning is generally not required unless shaping is needed.
Propagate from seed sown in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken from semi-ripe shoots in summer. Division of established clumps in spring is also an effective method for increasing plant numbers.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of loam, sand, and grit. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Erodium Absinthoides (Erodium absinthoides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Genus | Erodium |
| Species | Erodium absinthoides |
Similar in genus Erodium
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