Sticky purple geranium
Geranium viscosissimum
About
Geranium viscosissimum, commonly known as the sticky purple geranium, is a perennial in the flowering plant family Geraniaceae. It is thought to be a protocarnivorous plant.
- Family
- Geraniaceae
How to use it
The sticky purple geranium can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens. Its unique sticky characteristics may help control small insect populations, making it a beneficial addition to your garden ecosystem. Additionally, it’s a perennial, so it will return each year, providing continuous beauty and ecological benefits.
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Gardening tip
When planting sticky purple geranium, make sure to give it enough space to grow, as it can spread over time. A good tip is to plant it in well-drained soil and in a location where it can get plenty of sunlight. This will help it thrive and showcase its beautiful flowers!
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In the kitchen
The sticky purple geranium is not eaten by humans. While it may be an interesting plant to observe in the garden, it's best to admire it for its beauty and unique characteristics rather than for culinary use.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Geranium viscosissimum
- Slug
- geranium-viscosissimum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Genus
- Geranium
- Species
- viscosissimum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5549882
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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