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    Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades'

    Also Known As

    • Pelargonium sidoides [Xera Strain]
    • South African Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-14"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades' plant details

    Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer black, blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
    Flowers: black, blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades' plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium sidoides 'Xera Shades'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 18"-24"

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

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    • sun
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
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    Photo of Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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