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Pelargonium graveolens
Also Known As
- Rose Geranium
- Scented Geranium
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Pelargonium graveolens plant details
Pelargonium graveolens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium graveolens
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: geraniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium graveolens
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Pelargonium graveolens
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Pelargonium graveolens plant
How to Grow Pelargonium graveolens
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Pelargonium for your garden
aka Pelargonium sidoides 'Sidoides', Fancy leaved Geranium, Hardy Pelargonium, Sidoides Geranium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Night Scented Pelargonium
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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
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