Cutleaf heron's-bill (Erodium laciniatum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Cutleaf heron's-bill on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Cutleaf heron's-bill
Erodium laciniatum, also known as Jagged Stork's-bill, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family, valued for its delicate pale pink to mauve flowers and finely dissected foliage. It is ideal for rock gardens, path edges, or as ground cover in sunny areas, adding a wild and charming touch. Its parsley-like leaves and small flowers make it perfect for enhancing spaces with a natural, low-maintenance feel.
Native range
Mediterranean region (Europe, North Africa, Middle East)
Care tips
It thrives in full sun exposure and well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones, as it is a very adaptable species to dry conditions. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings to avoid waterlogging, to which it is very sensitive. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot; it's better to err on the side of dry than wet. It does not require regular fertilization and propagates easily from seeds.