Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
herbaceous annuals
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
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
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
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
Pelargonium
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Pelargonium
Pfeifengras
In French
pélargonium
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
pelargonium
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
Pelargonium
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
pelargônio
purple moor-grass
In Polish
pelargonia
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
Pelargonium
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Molinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Scented Geranium and Molinia Caerulea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.