Pelargonium peltatum
Family: Geraniaceae
Common names: GERANIUM, IVY GERANIUM
Native to: South Africa
Plant
Types: perennial, vine
Forms: clumping, pendent, spreading
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 0.00 feet
Max width: 5 feet
Flower
pink, red, violet, white/off white
Leaf
green, secondary color present
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: light shade
Landscape use: container
Propagates by: cutting, seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil types: loam, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant