Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Sassafras
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Sassafras
Pelargonium
In German
Sassafras
Pelargonium
In French
Sassafras
pélargonium
In Spanish
Sasafrás
pelargonium
In Greek
σασάφρα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
sassafrás
pelargônio
In Polish
Sassafras
pelargonia
In Latin
Sassafras
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Geraniales
Family
Lauraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sassafras and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Sassafras and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Sassafras and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Sassafras and Scented Geranium
Care of Sassafras and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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.