Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
herbaceous annuals
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Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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 for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Pelargonium
persian violet
In German
Pelargonium
persian violet
In French
pélargonium
persian violet
In Spanish
pelargonium
Violeta persa
In Greek
Pelargonium
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Violeta persa
In Polish
pelargonia
Persian Violet
In Latin
Pelargonium
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Gentianales
Family
Geraniaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Persian Violet
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Persian Violet Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Persian Violet are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Persian Violet
Care of Scented Geranium and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.