Scented Geranium 'Lime'

Pelargoniumnervosum

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
nervosum (ner-VO-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Calistoga, California

Canoga Park, California

Clayton, California

Fresno, California

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Belton, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

The several scenteds that I have are truly delightful and easy to grow. The aromas are beautiful. The flowers are small and whimsical. I ...Read More

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Olympia, WA | July 2003 | positive

The scent of the crushed leaf actually is "lime-y." I live in zone 8, so keep all my pelargoniums in an unheated sunporch over the winter...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

The leaf shape is unique. They are ruffled, and are symmetrically whorled around the stem. The aroma is outstanding. The plant has an ...Read More

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