Common storksbill.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 20 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Early spring to late summer

Cuidados

This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well drained soil. Keep an eye out for overcrowding if you are growing it in a container. It is very drought tolerant once established.

Riego

Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

A light application of balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season is plenty.

Poda

Trim back spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms and keep the plant tidy.

Trasplante

Since it is often grown as an annual, you likely will not need to repot it often.

Suelo

Sandy or rocky well drained soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-15 a 35°C

Humedad

20 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Annual or biennial, typically 1 year.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no known significant toxic effects to humans from this plant.

Niños

The seeds have sharp, pointed ends that could potentially cause minor skin pricks if handled by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The fine hairs on the stems and leaves may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may trigger mild seasonal allergies in susceptible people.

Comestibilidad

While the young leaves are sometimes consumed in salads, they can be bitter and are not widely considered a culinary herb.

Cómo identificarla

• Fern like pinnate leaves
• Small pink or purple flowers
• Long beak like seed pods
• Hairy stems and foliage

Altura

0,05 a 0,5m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, grey-green, deciduous

Flores

pink, lavender, 0,5 a 1,5cm

Frutos

brown, Late spring to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty spots on the foliage during humid weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder climates, the plant will die back completely after the first hard frost. No special winter care is required as it typically reseeds itself.

En maceta

It grows well in containers, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is at least 15 cm deep.

Pair this plant with other low growing, sun loving wildflowers to create a resilient meadow patch.

Buenas compañeras

• California poppy — They share similar requirements for sun and well drained soil.
• Sisyrinchium bellum — These plants grow well together in meadow style plantings.

Especies parecidas

• Erodium moschatum — It is a closely related species with a similar growth habit.

Ciencia

Familia

Geraniaceae

Género

Erodium

Orden

Geraniales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mediterranean region and parts of Eurasia.

Conservación

It is considered a widespread, often invasive weed in many regions outside its native range.

This plant thrives in open, sunny, and disturbed habitats where it can quickly outcompete other species for space.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ground cover, pollinator garden, wildflower meadow

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it a weed?

Yes, it is often classified as a weed in lawns and gardens, though it provides value to pollinators.

Does it need much water?

No, it is quite drought tolerant once established.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Erodium comes from the Greek word erodios, meaning heron, because the fruit resembles a heron's bill. The species name cicutarium refers to the leaves' resemblance to those of the hemlock genus, Cicuta.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as redstem filaree.
• The name filaree comes from the Spanish word alfiler, meaning needle, referring to the long seed pods.
• It is a highly successful colonizer of disturbed soils.
• The plant is a member of the Geranium family.

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