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)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

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