Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
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Types
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herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Silverberry
Pelargonium
In German
Silverberry
Pelargonium
In French
Silverberry
pélargonium
In Spanish
Silverberry
pelargonium
In Greek
Silverberry
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Silverberry
pelargônio
In Polish
Silverberry
pelargonia
In Latin
Silverberry
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Geraniales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Silverberry and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Silverberry and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Scented Geranium
Care of Silverberry and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.