Pelargonium Citrosa 'Citronella geranium'
Mosquito plant
![Pelargonium Citrosa 'Citronella geranium' Mosquito plant from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-2574.jpg)
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- Strong scent
- Easy to grow
- Like dry conditions
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Fast Growing](image/chars/char-92.png)
Fast Growing
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Great Foliage](image/chars/char-26.png)
Great Foliage
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
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