Pelargonium Species, Scented Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
close-up of the flowers
backdoor citranella
Also called Citronella Plant, used to keep mosquitos away.
I love having a pot of this somewhere near my doorways...
Dubai UAE zone 11
May 2003
This pelargonium has foliage which is scented like roses.
Citros...citronella - i rubbed the leaves all over my niece and she didn't get any mosquito bites
My liking for the sweet scent of this made me buy a new plant this week. July 2009.
Rose Geranium in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, January 2000
Rose Geranium in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, January 2000
Growing in the RNDM Convent garden in Opotiki, NZ
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of Ferd Bergholz. Copyright of Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of Ferd Bergholz. Copyright of Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Copyright Ferd Bergholz of Scotts Valley, California.
Sedgefield, Western Cape, South Africa. Copyright of Fanie Avenant of Western Cape, South Africa.
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Pelargonium Species, Scented Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens
| Type: | Herbs |
| Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Full Sun |