Pelargonium Species, Hollyhock-Leaved Pelargonium, Old Father Live-Forever

Pelargoniumcotyledonis

Family
Geraniaceae (jer-ay-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pelargonium (pe-lar-GO-nee-um)
Species
cotyledonis (ko-ty-LEE-don-is)
Synonym
Pelargonium cotyledon
Pelargonium cotyledonifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 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
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Mountlake Terrace, WA (Zone 8a) | December 2009 | positive

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