Pelargonium Citrosa 'Citronella geranium'

Mosquito plant


Photo courtesy of Ball seeds

  • Strong scent
  • Easy to grow
  • Like dry conditions
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Fast Growing
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Fun plant to grow

Smell keeps those skeeters at bay

Vigorous growth


Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 9-11
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Fragrant
  • Container
  • Fast Growing

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water