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Geranium Purple Pillow is rich in deep reddish purple color. A striking border plant, it grows to about 10 inches tall and is covered in flowers in the spring and into the summer. Accented by silver haired leaves, this plant will bloom for month if it is properly dead-headded.

Geranium Hocus Pocus a hardy geranium that has 2” lavender blooms with white centers and the striking contrast of black anthers. Reaching 16” in height the dark foliage and red veined stems add to the drama of this flower.

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The oils from the geranium can be used to help relieve stress as well as improve skin and hair Producing essential oils around the leaves and flowers, this plant is native to South Africa and adorns gardens around the world. The healing oils are most potent right as the plant begins to flower.

The oil of the Geranium makes a good astringent and can be diluted with water and used topically to help clean the face or in a bath . It also has great antiseptic properties and is said to help restore the balance to dry or oily skin and hair. You can also make a tea with the leaves and flowers or an oil infusion. The geranium is considered to be safe for most people (those with an autoimmune disease and those who are pregnant should avoid it) and can be used as an herb in cooking as well.

The wild geranium is also called the Carolina geranium and is a semi-erect winter annual which is found throughout the United States and Canada. Geranium plants tend to break and wilt in windy locations so plant them in a protected area. It is commonly found in moist wooded areas or along stream banks, and can be easily recognized. They are fairly hardy, although not disease free and you must want their leaves carefully.

Geraniums are loved for their colorful blossoms and aromatic oil.

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Using Geraniums For Healthy Skin and Hair
The wild geranium has antiseptic properties that are said to help balance oily or dry sking and hair. It is also said to help relieve acne. A tea can be made that can be applied topically or a compress can be used to help heal bruises, cuts, sunburn and other skin ailments. A hot steam facial over a geranium tea or using it as a wash for your hair can help even out your complexion and hair texture.

Using Geraniums As Insect Repellent
Geraniums have been used to ward off ticks for centuries and the oil is reputed to be a natural insect repellent. These plants produce oils that repel insects, in fact, one new type of geranium called the mosquito geranium was purposely created for it's production of citronella oil.