Lemon-Scented Geranium, Finger Bowl Geranium
Scientific Name: Pelargonium crispum (L.) L'Hér. ex Aiton
Synonym: Pelargonium crassifolium, Pelargonium strictum
Family: Geraniaceae
Pelargonium crispum at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in late May
Sunset®: 8,9,12-24
USDA: 9-11 or grown as annual
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (South Cape Province)
Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water
Propagation: Softwood cuttings
The leaves are lemon scented when bruised.
Blooming Habits:
Pink flowers, up to 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm)
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