Scented Geraniums: Pelargonium graveolens
Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens
Common name: rose geranium
also known as (sweet-scented geranium, rose-scented geranium)
Planted
4
times
at a glance
| Soil: | dry, neutral, sand |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 9a thru 11a |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
butterfly attracting, bee attracting |
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description for "Scented Geraniums: Pelargonium graveolens"
Large upright plant, pungent mint/rose scent. Tender perennial. Overwinters outdoors in zones 8-10; should be potted and brought indoors in mid-autumn in colder climates. Flowers are pink with purple veining, appearing in summer. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Pelargonium graveolens is native to southern Africa.
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