Geranium
Pelargonium inquinans
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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.
Growth Type:
Perennial
Color(s):
Reds, Orange
Hardiness Zones:
10
Location at Monticello:
Southeast Piazza (Greenhouse)
Planting Conditions:
Partial Shade
Map it: 38.010165,-78.452250
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Blooming Dates
2001: Jun 20 – Nov 152007: Mar 13 – Nov 152008: Jul 11 – Nov 172009: Apr 17 – Nov 152010: Apr 6 – Dec 12012: May 24 – Dec 42013: Mar 21 – current