~Heron's Bill~

Low mound forming ground cover with small geranium shaped leaves.  Beautiful medium pink flowers, spring to fall.  We have grown this plant for about 3 years now.  I can't say enough for how well it blooms over such a long season.  Perfect as a small scale groundcover or rock garden plant.  Can be grown as a house plant, requires sunlight to bloom well, so place it next to a window.  Can also be used between stepping stones in light traffic areas.

Bloom:  Bright medium pink flowers with darker veins from late March to September.

Habit:  2-4" tall and 6-12" wide.   

Exposure:  Full sun.

Site:  Plant in somewhat rich well drained soil.

Spreading rate:  Medium. 

Uses:  Works very well in rock gardens and containers.  Use as a low border or edge to pathways and planting beds.  Can be used as an indoor houseplant near windows.

Fertilizing:  Feed in early spring and again lightly in early fall.  Use a balanced fertilizer, preferably one containing a slow release nitrogen source.  Always follow the manufacturer's label recommendations when making any applications of fertilizer.  Be sure to rinse fertilizer off of foliage.

Watering:  Regular summer water should be provided the first couple of years to ensure good plant establishment and to promote maximum growth.  After that, water as needed. 

Pruning:  Light trimming can be done at any time.  

Foot traffic:  Tolerates light foot traffic.

Hardiness:  0° to 10° F.