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| Botanical Name | Pelargonium graveolens 'Citrosa' |
| Description | A popular and practical addition to Willis and Houston outdoor living spaces, the 1-gallon Citronella Plant (Scented Geranium) is famous for its crisp lemon fragrance. While it produces small lavender flowers, it is grown primarily for its deeply lobed, velvety green foliage. This plant is a "tender" perennial in Southeast Texas; while it loves our humidity, it must be protected from freezing temperatures or moved indoors during winter. To succeed in local clay, ensure it is planted in a container or a well-drained raised bed, as it will rot if kept in soggy, heavy soil. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade (In Houston, some afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch in mid-summer) |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Requires excellent drainage to survive our wet rainy seasons. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Tender perennial; protect from frost or treat as an annual) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. |
| Pruning | Pinch back the tips of the stems regularly to encourage a bushier, fuller shape and to release that refreshing citrus scent. |
| Deer Resistance | High (The strong citronella scent is a natural deterrent) |
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium graveolens 'Citrosa' |
| Description | A popular and practical addition to Willis and Houston outdoor living spaces, the 1-gallon Citronella Plant (Scented Geranium) is famous for its crisp lemon fragrance. While it produces small lavender flowers, it is grown primarily for its deeply lobed, velvety green foliage. This plant is a "tender" perennial in Southeast Texas; while it loves our humidity, it must be protected from freezing temperatures or moved indoors during winter. To succeed in local clay, ensure it is planted in a container or a well-drained raised bed, as it will rot if kept in soggy, heavy soil. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade (In Houston, some afternoon shade helps prevent leaf scorch in mid-summer) |
| Height x Width | 2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Requires excellent drainage to survive our wet rainy seasons. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Tender perennial; protect from frost or treat as an annual) |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season. |
| Pruning | Pinch back the tips of the stems regularly to encourage a bushier, fuller shape and to release that refreshing citrus scent. |
| Deer Resistance | High (The strong citronella scent is a natural deterrent) |