General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12 to 20 inches, ascending to prostrate habit
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: around 70º F for best germination
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Preferred depth: Erodiums prefer a tall container
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Texas Storksbill
  • Fillaree
  • Filaree
  • Pine Needle
  • Texas Stork's Bill

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Location: Central Texas
Date: 2015-04-04
Location: San Antonio, TX
Date: March 17, 2012
Texas Stork's Bill
Location: Lake Mead
Date: 2005-03-10
Photo: Stan Shebs
Location: San Antonio, TX
Date: March 17, 2012
Texas Stork's Bill

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