Citronella Scented Geranium Live Plant - Pelargonium citrosum, 4.5in Pot

About This Plant

Citronella Scented Geranium (Pelargonium citrosum), commonly called the Mosquito Plant, features deeply cut, lacy green foliage with a refreshing citronella-like fragrance when brushed or crushed. It is a tender perennial that is fast-growing and easy to care for, with small lavender-pink blooms that may appear throughout the growing season.

What You Will Receive

One healthy, greenhouse-grown Citronella Scented Geranium in a 4.5-inch plastic nursery pot, ready to enhance outdoor living spaces. Includes careful packaging for safe shipping.

🌿 Features

• Refreshing citronella-like citrus fragrance
• Finely cut green foliage
• Popular for patios, porches, and containers
• Produces delicate lavender-pink blooms
• Excellent for herb and fragrance gardens
• Easy to grow; beginner friendly
• Heat tolerant once established
• Ideal for containers, raised beds, and landscapes
• Fragrant foliage for outdoor living spaces
• Deer resistant and attractive to pollinators

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Pelargonium citrosum
• Common Name: Citronella Scented Geranium, Mosquito Plant
• Plant Type: Tender Perennial
• Pot Size: 4.5-inch plastic nursery pot
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid soggy soil
• USDA Hardiness: Zones 9–11
• Mature Size: Approximately 24–36 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Patio Containers
• Porch Planters
• Herb Gardens
• Fragrance Gardens
• Raised Beds
• Outdoor Living Spaces
• Cottage Gardens
• Gifts for Gardeners

Live Plant Notice

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