Citronella is a compact perennial with strongly citrus scented foliage that is deeply cut and crinkled. The clusters of small pink flowers with crimson marks bloom in summer. Best grown in full sun and rich, neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
This Cintronella does not have bug repelling properties, but is an herb that can be used in teas, syrup, and honey.
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Type: |
Perennial, Edible |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Gardens, Indoor Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender, Gerbera Daisy, Sunflower
IMAGES: Mokkie, Mosquito Plant (Pelargonium 'Citrosum') 4, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Mokkie, Mosquito Plant (Pelargonium 'Citrosum') 3, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Wilhelm Zimmerling PAR, Ruhland, Grenzstraße 3, Zitronenpelargonie, Blüten, Spätfrühling, 02, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
