Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Shrub
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Physostegia
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Physostegia
Zonal Geranium
In German
Physostegia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Physostegia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Physostegia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Physostegia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Physostegia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Physostegia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Physostegia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Physostegia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Physostegia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Physostegia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Physostegia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Physostegia and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.