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

Pelargoniumionidiflorum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
ionidiflorum (eye-oh-nid-ih-FLOR-um)
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)
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
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Richmond, California

Sacramento, California

Vista, California

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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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