Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
desert broom
Pelargonium
In German
Wüste Besen
Pelargonium
In French
desert broom
Pelargonium
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Pelargonium
In Greek
desert broom
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
pelargônio
In Polish
desert broom
Pelargonium
In Latin
desert broom
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Pelargonium
Season and care of Desert Broom and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Pelargonium Physical Information
Desert Broom and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Pelargonium are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Pelargonium
Care of Desert Broom and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.