Pelargoniums: An Herb Society of America Guide

Pelargonium elongatum

Genus: Pelargonium
Specific Epithet: elongatum
Common Name: upright coconut geranium 
Form: wooded with erect or straggling stems and side branches that may die during dormant periods
Flowers: white, cream or pale yellow
Habitat: hill-slopes and disturbed areas in South-Western Cape Province
Leaves: kidney-shaped with serrated edge; may have purple or brown horseshoe or circular marking
Height: 8-12''
Sun: full sun
Scent: slightly citrus, despite common name
Use: ornamental, aromatic

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