Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of geranium
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Rosa arkansana
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Rosa arkansana
In French
Géranium zonal
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Zonal Geranium and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.