Turkish Pelargonium

Pelargonium endlicherianum Geraniaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Turkey

Location

Heasley Rock Garden

Source of plant

High Country Gardens

Description

Herbaceous rhizomatous perennial. Leaves mostly basal, rounded, with 5 shallow lobes and cordate base, to 6cm diameter, hairy. Inflorescence 5-15 flowered on peduncle to 20cm; flowers bright purple-pink, fragrant; 2 upper petals large, recurved, to 30 x 15mm, 3 lower petals minute or absent; spur to 2 cm.

USDA Hardiness Zone

7

Special characteristics

flower color, fragrance