Pelargonium Citrosum, Citronella, Scented Geranium - Pot Size: 4.5" - Fragrant Plants, Plants

Pelargonium citrosum, Citronella, Scented Geranium: This Scented Geranium has intricately cut chartreuse foliage that not only looks great but also smells sharp and bright, like Citronella. This fragrance is most apparent when the lacy leaves are crushed. It blooms from spring to fall in pale pink with a bit of maroon to mark each flower. Flowers are light and airy, having an orchid-like appearance. While this Geranium is attractive to humans and pollinators, it will not get noticed by deer, so it can fill out into a nice bushy form as the season moves forward. (Take it in to use as a houseplant when the cold weather arrives.) While you cannot expect this plant to rid your yard of mosquitoes, it certainly adds a nice scent and look to garden displays and containers.