Annuals
Pelargonium peltatum 'Ivy League Amethyst' (Ivy Geranium)
Pelargonium peltatum 'Ivy League Amethyst'
Also known as Ivy League Amethyst Ivy Geranium
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About This Plant
Pelargonium peltatum 'Ivy League Amethyst' (Ivy Geranium), 'Ivy League Amethyst', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
Geraniums (Pelargonium) , frost-tender; treated as annuals or summer container plants in PNW. Includes zonals, ivy, scented, and regal types.
Full sun to part sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11. Frost-tender. Overwinter under glass or treat as annuals. Different from hardy Geranium.
For a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray), or Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Pelargonium peltatum 'Ivy League Amethyst'
- Common name
- Ivy League Amethyst Ivy Geranium
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 8-12 in tall × 2-3 ft trailing wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring through fall frost
- Bloom color
- Red, Pink, White, Purple
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling