Family: Geraniaceae
(jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) Species: citrosum (SIT-roh-sum)
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Shiny/Glossy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color LavenderBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms repeatedlyOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; sow indoors before last frost By serpentine layering Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |