Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
herbaceous annuals
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Linear to lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Root Division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
  
Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
  
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
  
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
  
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
  
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
  
Pelargonium
  
In German
Amethyst Blume
  
Pelargonium
  
In French
Améthyste Fleur
  
pélargonium
  
In Spanish
amatista flor
  
pelargonium
  
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
  
Pelargonium
  
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
  
pelargônio
  
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
  
pelargonia
  
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
  
Pelargonium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Browallia
  
Pelargonium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium
Care of Amethyst Flower and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.