| Botanical name | Pelargonium citronellum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Description: Lemon-scented pelargonium is an evergreen shrub that can reach 2m in height and flowers in spring and summer from August to January. |
| Common name(s) | Lemon-scented pelargonium |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-draining soil. If P. citronellum it is planted in shade it will produce less flowers. |
Pelargonium citronellum (Lemon-scented pelargonium)
- Botanical name: Pelargonium citronellum
- Common name(s): Lemon-scented pelargonium
- Categories: Herbs, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Lemon-scented pelargonium is an evergreen shrub that can reach 2m in height and flowers in spring and summer from August to January. Pelargonium cintronellum is often grown as a culinary herb or to flavour puddings and the dried leaves are used in potpourri.
Family: Geraniaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: pe-lar-GO-nee-um sit-roh-NEL-lum
Pelargonium citronellum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Description: Lemon-scented pelargonium is an evergreen shrub that can reach 2m in height and flowers in spring and summer from August to January.
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