Family: Geraniaceae
(jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um) Species: capitatum (kap-ih-TAY-tum) Cultivar: Attar of Roses
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Category AnnualsHerbs Perennials Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Foliage Color Dark/BlackHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 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 N/ABloom 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 UnknownPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; sow indoors before last frost By simple layering Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |