Citronella Geranium or Mosquito Plant is perennial that blooms pink flowers spring, summer, and fall. Fragrant foliage helps repel mosquitos. Use in borders or pots. Full sun, moderate water, deer resistant, butterfly attracter. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 1′-3′ tall, 1′-3′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 9a
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Long Bloom Season, Fragrant Foliage, Attracts Butterflies
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Prune to shape in early spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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