Pelargonium salmoneum

Pelargonium salmoneum
Pelargonium salmoneum

Common names: salmon pelargonium (English). 
Botanical name: Pelargonium salmoneum

The salmon pelargonium, Pelargonium salmoneum, is a bushy, evergreen shrublet with salmon-pink flowers that bloom from winter to summer. It is native to South Africa, but its exact origin is unknown. It attracts butterflies and bees with its nectar, and its seeds have a feathered tail that helps them disperse by wind. This plant has no recorded medicinal uses, but it is a popular ornamental for gardens, pots, and rockeries. It is easy to grow from cuttings or seeds, and it tolerates poor soil and drought. It needs regular pruning to maintain a compact shape.

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Family: Geraniaceae
Type: shrub
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