Geranium sanguineum jer-AY-nee-um, san-GWIN-ee-um is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial native to Asia, northern Turkey, and Europe.This member of the Geraniaceae family has become very popular in the United States.It may be the most commonly planted geranium species in the US today.The plants’ genus name is derived from the Greek, geranos, which means crane.
The pelargonium x domesticum pe-lar-GO-nee-um x doh-MESS-tik-um is more popularly known as Martha Washington geranium or regal geraniums.This plant stands out in the geranium family, thanks to its striking color pallet and foliage. You can add color to any garden with this bold plant.While these geraniums are named after the wife of the first president of the United States, they are native to North Africa with the first hybrids originating in Europe.
Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) care for starters – there are two types of plants people refer to as “Geraniums.”There are “True Geraniums”, which are hardy, native and wild plants that make excellent groundcover and space filler in your garden and landscape.There are also Pelargoniums, which are more delicate plants hailing from South Africa.
Scientifically known as Pelargonium peltatum pe-lar-GO-neeum, pel-TAY-tum , Ivy Geranium plants are a spreading or scrambling perennial.With somewhat fleshy, heart-shaped leaves, the Ivy Geranium plant is assigned to the cranesbill family Geraniaceae.The plant is native to eastern South Africa and is adorned with rounded clusters of beautiful red, pink, lavender or white flowers.
