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Texas stork's bill

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's bill
Photo: (c) Cindy Bell, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Texas stork's bill

Texas stork's bill is a charming native wildflower that brings life to any garden. This delicate little plant produces pretty pink or purple flowers that attract pollinators like bees to your yard. The unique seed pods look like tiny stork beaks, which is exactly how the plant got its wonderful name. It's a great choice if you want to support local wildlife and add color to your landscape without a lot of fuss.

Growing Texas stork's bill is straightforward. It's a forb, which means it's an herb that prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Since it can grow as either an annual or biennial, it will bloom in its first or second year depending on your conditions. Once established, it's quite low-maintenance. Simply scatter seeds where you want them to grow and let nature do the rest. Your garden will be happier for it.

Native to 11 states