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Pelargonium citrosum (Citrosa Geranium, Mosquito Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000156



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Pelargonium
Species: Pelargonium citrosum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Fragrant
  • Ornamental
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)
aythya-camellia (860)
  brombear (1128)

Plant suggested by: Netty (13946)


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 Jheff's Garden


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  brombear (1128) wrote on Jan 29 2011
smells citrusy, plant near brick wall to catch scent on hot days. mossie repellent- best if crushed leaves rubbed on skin

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