Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
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Types
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herbaceous annuals
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
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Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Pelargonium
In German
Twinleaf
Pelargonium
In French
Twinleaf
pélargonium
In Spanish
Twinleaf
pelargonium
In Greek
Twinleaf
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
pelargônio
In Polish
Twinleaf
pelargonia
In Latin
Twinleaf
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Berberidaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Twinleaf and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Twinleaf and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Twinleaf and Scented Geranium
Care of Twinleaf and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.