Americana Violet zonal geranium
Pelargonium hybridum 'Americana Violet'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Americana Violet' zonal geranium (Pelargonium hybridum 'Americana Violet') is a perennial for borders and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with African daisy, Tuscan Blue rosemary, and Lemon grass.