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In Bloom: 2009-04-17 Out of Bloom: 0000-00-00 Growth Type: Perennial Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 Location at Monticello: Southeast Piazza (Greenhouse) Planting Conditions: Partial Shade |
Geranium
Pelargonium inquinans (Click image to enlarge) |
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Altough Jefferson never recorded growing Geranium at
Monticello, he did so at the President's House while serving
as President from 1801-1809. Native to South Africa,
Geraniums were popular enough in America by 1800 to be
featured by Rembrandt Peale in his famous 1801 portrait of
his brother Rubens.
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