Perennials, Tropicals > Pelargonium > Pelargonium cotyledonis > Pelargonium cotyledonis
Pelargonium cotyledonis
Old Father Live Forever, Hollyhock-Leaved Pelargonium
Origin: Native to the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.
| Family |
| Geraniaceae |
| Genus |
| Pelargonium |
| Species |
| cotyledonis |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10a - 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Greater than 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 34 to 50 |
| Height |
| 0.3 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A complex succulent with deciduous foliage and shrub-like growth. Knotted stems lead to small, flat, green leaves. Rosettes of delicate flowers bloom during late spring. |
| Landscape |
| Single specimen, succulent garden, and or in a container. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in soil that is low in organic material, and well-draining. Ensure the plant is not over-watered and is in full sun. |
| Shape |
| Bushy and spreading. |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Prefers coastal cliff sides in dry, rocky environments. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed. |
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