Pelargonium Species, Night Scented Pelargonium, Storksbill

Pelargoniumtriste

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
triste (TRIS-tee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Calistoga, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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| December 2012 | positive

I am in zone 9B and mine came into flower in early December, it previously has always flowered in March-April.
Here it flowers aft...Read More

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Mountlake Terrace, WA (Zone 8a) | September 2010 | positive

Also a beautiful caudex.

B
Northern California, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | positive

I have found that it is hardier than mentioned here. Mine survived unprotected with temperatures in the mid 20's with no ill effect. Swee...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

Small, deciduous succulent species with thick stems and fine, lacy leaves. Flowers on tall stalks and not that showy- occur when leaves ...Read More

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