Redstem Stork's Bill
Erodium cicutarium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–16" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
NV, SD, WV
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Redstem stork's bill is a low-growing annual wildflower with delicate pink to purple flowers and finely divided, feathery leaves. It blooms from spring through summer and produces distinctive seed pods that split and curl when mature. This European native has naturalized across much of North America and thrives in dry, sandy soils.
In an HOA neighborhood
Redstem Stork's Bill takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Often considered a weedy species
- Can spread unpredictably as an annual
- May look unkempt in formal landscapes
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during its long blooming period from April through July. Seeds provide food for small birds and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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