Botanical Name: Pelargonium crispum (P. limoneum)
Common Name: Lemon Scented Geranium
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape erect to somewhat sprawling with ascending-spreading, fleshy stems forming a loose, open, mounding habit
Height 2' - 4'
Spread equal +
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full/partial sun
Soil prefers well draining soil
Hardiness some frost; best in mild climates (zones 8, 9, 12-14, 17-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves palmate, alternate, somewhat incised into 3-5 lobes, green blades having a distinctly lemon odor, 2-3" across, 2-4" long petiole
Flowers pink-lilac, 1/2" across, pedicels joined at base into head-like rounded cyme; nearly year round
Fruit tiny capsule
 
Propagation:
softwood/semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
low facer or informal border, container plant for its distinctive aromatic foliage
 
Landscape Care:
Watering occasional deep soak after established, avoid excessive water
Fertilizing balanced, 2-3 times a year; more if container grown
Pruning pinch back frequently to develop a bushier form
Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, tomato budworm
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Geraniaceae

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