Plants in genus pelargonium
Pelargonium triste
Pelargonium triste, known as the Night-Scented Pelargonium, is a geophyte native to South Africa, notable for its clove-like evening fragrance. It features hairy, divided leaves resembling carrot tops and star-shaped flowers with maroon to black markings. This plant thrives in coastal sands and slopes, growing up to 1 foot 8 inches tall. It enters dormancy during the hot, dry summer and blooms from August to February. The flowers are pollinated by night-active insects, and the seeds have unique coiling awns for ground penetration. It is used in traditional medicine and for tanning leather. Pelargonium triste prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with a hardiness in zones 8-11.
Pelargonium xerophyton
Pelargonium xerophyton is a caudiciform succulent with thick branched stems, forming a tiny gnarled tree shape. It has small, fleshy leaves and produces white flowers with a crimson blotch. This plant is known for its unique appearance and is suitable for collectors of unusual succulents.
Pelargonium 'Attar Of Roses'
Pelargonium 'Attar Of Roses' is a scented geranium known for its rose-scented leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers. It can be grown outdoors in zones 10 and 11 or as a potted plant indoors. This plant thrives in shade to partial sun and can tolerate temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It typically grows to a height of 18 to 30 inches.
Pelargonium carnosum
Pelargonium carnosum, native to South Africa, is a deciduous plant with fleshy stalks and a swollen tuber-like rootstock. It grows up to 24 inches tall and features tiny flowers in shades of creamy pink or pink crimson. This plant prefers light shade or morning sun and requires specific watering schedules to thrive.
Pelargonium 'Snowflake'
Pelargonium 'Snowflake' is a rose-scented geranium with leaves flecked with white variegation and light pink flowers. It thrives in shade to partial sun and can tolerate a wide temperature range. This plant is known for its pleasant fragrance and decorative foliage.
Pelargonium 'Orange'
Pelargonium 'Orange' is a scented geranium with citrus-scented leaves, suitable for growing in zones 10 and 11 or as a potted plant. It prefers shade to partial sun and grows 18 to 30 inches tall, requiring dry conditions between watering.
Pelargonium reniforme
Pelargonium reniforme is an evergreen ground cover native to South Africa's Eastern Cape, known for its kidney-shaped grey-green leaves. It grows up to 24 inches tall and thrives in hot, dry conditions. The plant produces pink to magenta flowers from spring to autumn and is frost-hardy, requiring minimal watering.
Pelargonium alternans
Pelargonium alternans is a drought-resistant plant native to the southwestern Cape. It features attractively lobed-toothed foliage and white to very light pink flowers. This plant thrives in light shade or morning sun and requires protection from frost, making it suitable for warmer climates.
Pelargonium klinghardtense
Pelargonium klinghardtense is a pachycaul plant with chunky, fleshy stems and white flowers. It is native to southern Africa and grows on winter rain, becoming dormant in summer. The plant requires a free-draining, gritty soil mix and minimal watering during dormancy, making it suitable for arid environments.
Pelargonium paniculatum
Pelargonium paniculatum is a deciduous succulent shrub with a stem that can grow up to 70 cm tall. It features brownish-pink flowers and is a winter-grower, blooming from winter to spring. This plant thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.
Pelargonium appendiculatum
Pelargonium appendiculatum is a succulent native to South Africa, characterized by its ear-shaped growth and belonging to the Geraniaceae family. It flowers in September and October with white or pale yellow blooms and goes dormant in April. This plant requires a soil mix with little organic material and prefers light shade with morning sun.
Pelargonium transvaalense 'African Princess'
Pelargonium transvaalense 'African Princess' is a winter-hardy plant native to South Africa, thriving at elevations between 2,000 and 4,500 feet. It forms clumps 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with green foliage marked by purple rings. The plant blooms with pink flowers from summer into early fall and has been used medicinally for ailments like fever and diarrhea. It can survive temperatures as low as 7 degrees Fahrenheit unprotected.
Pelargonium cotyledonis
Pelargonium cotyledonis is a deciduous succulent endemic to Saint Helena, known for its white flowers and sparse branching. It grows up to 30 cm under cultivation and 1 meter in its natural habitat. This plant is considered endangered and requires full morning sun and light shade, thriving in well-drained soil.