Scented Geranium

Broomsedge

About Scented Geranium and Broomsedge

Scented Geranium

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Grass

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

herbaceous annuals

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

200-

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Broomsedge grass

In German

Pelargonium

broomsedge Gras

In French

pélargonium

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

pelargonium

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Pelargonium

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

pelargonia

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Pelargonium

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Cyperales

Family

Geraniaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

2001

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Broomsedge. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge

Season and care of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Scented Geranium and Broomsedge Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge

Care of Scented Geranium and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.