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Pelargonium

Pelargoniumradicatum

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Pelargonium radicatum by CactusJordi
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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
radicatum (rad-ee-KAY-tum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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CactusJordi
El Cajon, CA | August 2008 | neutral

This species is a geophyte. Leafing out in late summer and flowering in April/May after shedding its leaves.

Jordi

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