Geranium Citrosum 'Van Leenii' Mosquito Plant

Geranium Citrosum 'Van Leenii,' commonly known as the Mosquito Plant or Citronella Geranium, is a tender perennial with deeply lobed, fragrant green leaves that release a citrus scent when brushed or crushed. While it is marketed for repelling mosquitoes, its effectiveness is modest without directly rubbing the leaves on the skin. It produces delicate, pale lavender-pink flowers during the warmer months.

Grow Zone:
USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones or overwintered indoors).

Height and Width:

• Height: 2 to 3 feet
• Width: 2 to 3 feet

Uses:

• Ornamental plant for garden beds, containers, or patios
• Fragrant foliage for natural insect deterrent (when crushed)
• Indoor plant during winter months in cooler climates

Native Range:
A cultivated hybrid, not naturally occurring in the wild, but derived from species native to South Africa.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (best fragrance and growth in full sun)
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0-7.5)
• Water: Moderate; allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot
• Maintenance:
  • Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
  • Deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooming
  • Fertilize lightly every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.