Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Types
herbaceous annuals
Mimulus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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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
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Monkey Flower
In German
Pelargonium
Monkey Flower
In French
pélargonium
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
pelargonium
Monkey Flower
In Greek
Pelargonium
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Monkey Flower
In Polish
pelargonia
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Pelargonium
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Diplacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monkey-flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower
Care of Scented Geranium and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.