Pelargonium triste
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Pelargonium triste
Native to South Africa, Pelargonium triste is a geophytic species that has a large, subterranean tuber with a very nice and characteristic cracked, woody bark tuberous roots. leaves are are hairy, divided, and softly feathered, resembling the leaves of a carrot plant.
Flowers: Pale yellow star-shaped with dark maroon to black markings and are scented at night.
Blooming Season: August to February.
These plants are best grown in containers, and will grow up to 7 inches tall. It is best to withhold water during their dormant period in summer.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | August to february. |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pelargonium triste |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Geraniaceae |
| Flower | Yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | 8 °c |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| Height | 0.3m |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Pelargonium triste |
| Shape | 6-20 star |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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United StatesPelargonium triste, a beautiful caudiciform
arrived in pot, undamaged and beautiful. Roots intact.
