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Pelargonium radens 'Citrosa' /Spicy Geranium 'Citronella'
This scented leaf perennial flowers during the warm season
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This scented leaf perennial flowers during the warm season
Scented foliage
Oils from the leaves are said to repel mosquitoes
Close-up of foliage and flower
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Scientific Name:
Pelargonium radens 'Citrosa'
Common Name:
Spicy Geranium 'Citronella'
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Pink
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This evergreen perennial plant grows to about two feet high. It has lobed toothed and cut lemon-to-citrus-scented leaves and in the summer bears clusters of small purple-pink flowers. Small curly-tailed brownish seeds follow the flowers. The oils from this geraniums leaves is reported to repel mosquitoes.