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Scented Geranium 'Lemon Balm'

Pelargoniummelissinum

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Pelargonium melissinum by dansgirl
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Atascadero, California

Oakland, California

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dansgirl
Atascadero, CA (Zone 10b) | December 2006 | positive

This is great hardy plant. I purchased it at a local herb farm about 3 years ago and it's still going strong. The fragrance is so refres...Read More

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