Aromatic herb with erect stems and narrow oval leaves. Leaves arranged in opposite pairs with pink, purple or white flowers. Gets name from spear-shaped leaves and Latin "spicata" for spikes
Geraniums come in two main genera: true geraniums and Pelargonium. Nearly 700 types exist between the two categories. Most common types include Garden Geranium, Ivy Geranium, and Scented Geranium
Native to Europe, found only in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey. Can reach heights of 4.7-6.0m as a woody vine or shrub. Named after Adam Lonitzer, meaning "goat-leaf" in Latin