The Scientific Name Of Geranium

Geraniaceae – the scientific name of Geranium plants is a hardy type that grows wild in North America. Well suited for cottage or informal gardens, this plant has light purple flowers and blooms most of the summer.

Planting Tips For Scientific Name Of

For outdoor planting, geraniums will grow just as good in containers as they will in the garden bed.

Make sure you plants get at least 6 hours of sun each day and are protected from strong winds.

The soil should drain well and be slightly acidic for best growth

Geraniums grow nicely in patio containers and planters. Make sure you use a soil mixture that drains well (soil and peat moss or perlite) and do not over water. It is important to keep your plant in a container that is large enough to support growth or you will find the plant will wilt and look unhealthy.

Geraniums can be nice to have indoors to brighten up a dull winter. Make sure you put them in a very sunny spot and use a well drained potting mix. Optimum temperatures for these plants is 65 degrees in the day and 55 at night.

Make sure you check the Scientific Name Of for signs of pests and diseases

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Of Interest:

International Geranium Society

Plant Bytes

The geranium grows wild in low grounds and open woods from Newfoundland to Manitoba and south to Georgia and Missouri. The plant can be easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. These perennials have many varieties included scented and ivy geranium particularly for a hanging basket.

Geraniums are loved for their colorful blossoms and aromatic oil. This plant commonly found at your local greenhouse is actually a native wildflower of this region. Cut-leaved geranium is an early spring flowering perennial. It is commonly found in moist wooded areas or along stream banks, and can be easily recognized.

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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.