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Pelargonium Species, Celery Scented Pelargonium, Fairy Cascades, Violet-Flower Pelargonium

Pelargoniumionidiflorum

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Family

Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)

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Species

ionidiflorum (eye-oh-nid-ih-FLOR-um)

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Synonym

Geraniospermum ionidiflorum

Pelargonium cortusifolium

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Vista, CA (Zone 10a) | April 2009 | positive

I am very surprised this plant is not found more in SoCal gardens. It blooms year round, handles the winters with ease, and is actually a...Read More

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