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    Pelargonium crispum

    Also Known As

    • Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon'
    • Fragrant Geranium
    • Lemon Geranium
    • Lemon Scented Geranium
    • Scented Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-30"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pelargonium crispum plant details

    Pelargonium crispum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium crispum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: citrus-scented, container plant, fragrant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium crispum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lemon Crispum is probably the smallest growing scented variety, has crinkled grey green leaves with a extremely strong lemon scent. Multiple spikes growth habit.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    A bit tender but worth growing on the patio for is freshly fragrant leaves on erect stems. Soft purple-pink blooms.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium crispum plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium crispum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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