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    Pelargonium odoratissimum

    Also Known As

    • Pelargonium odoratissimum 'Apple'
    • Apple Geranium
    • Scented Geranium

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Pelargonium odoratissimum plant details

    Pelargonium odoratissimum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium odoratissimum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: geraniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: apple-scented, container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium odoratissimum

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    P. odoratissimum. A pea-green, round leaved, trailing variety that's excellent for baskets. In addition to its delightful fresh apple fragrance, it has lacy white flowers.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Has fragrant fresh apple scent..mounding trailing habit..green velvety leaves.. lots of small white flowers...

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Pelargonium odoratissimum plant

    How to Grow Pelargonium odoratissimum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Pelargonium carnosum

    aka Pelargonium brevipetalum, Pelargonium eberlanzii, Pelargonium ferulaceum, Fleshy Stalk Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    Photo of Pelargonium carnosum close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium graveolens

    aka Rose Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium graveolens flower by J.G. in SF
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    Pelargonium triste

    aka Night Scented Pelargonium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pelargonium triste close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pelargonium 'Frank Headley'

    aka Pelargonium x hortorum 'Frank Headley', Frank Headley Fancy leaved Geranium, Frank Headley Horseshoe Geranium, Frank Headley Zonal Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Pelargonium crispum

    aka Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon', Fragrant Geranium, Lemon Geranium, Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pelargonium crispum foliage by Alan Lorence
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