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Scented Geranium
Scented Geranium

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About Scented Geranium and Indian Grass

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Grass

Origin

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

Types

herbaceous annuals
Sorghastrum nutans

Number of Varieties

2003
0 40000
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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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9 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm45.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

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 leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies
Birds

Allergy

-
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant

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 Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
SORGHASTRUM nutans

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Indian Grass

In Hindi

Pelargonium
भारतीय घास

In German

Pelargonium
Indian Grass

In French

pélargonium
Herbe indienne

In Spanish

pelargonium
Hierba india

In Greek

Pelargonium
Ινδικό Grass

In Portuguese

pelargônio
grama indianas

In Polish

pelargonia
Indyjski Trawa

In Latin

Pelargonium
Indian Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Geraniales
Poales

Family

Geraniaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Pelargonium
Sorghastrum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

2009
1 27800
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Properties of Scented Geranium and Indian Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Indian Grass? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Indian Grass. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Indian Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Indian Grass 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 Indian Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Indian Grass

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

Scented Geranium and Indian Grass Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Indian Grass are as follows:

  • Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink

  • Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

  • Indian Grass flower color:

  • Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Indian Grass

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