Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
-
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
-
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, 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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Pelargonium
henbit deadnettle
In German
Pelargonium
henbit deadnettle
In French
pélargonium
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
pelargonium
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Pelargonium
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
pelargônio
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
pelargonia
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Pelargonium
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Scented Geranium and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.