Pelargonium sidoides
Pelargonium sidoides
- Native to:
- Eswatini | Lesotho | South Africa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Geraniaceae
- Genus:
- Pelargonium
- Species:
- Pelargonium sidoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- dark purple, maroon
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 20-25°C with light; no pretreatment required.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash