**Geranium (Pelargonium spp.)** is a versatile plant known for its striking flowers and aromatic leaves. Often adorning gardens, patios, and window boxes, geraniums are a favorite for their vibrant hues and easy maintenance.
**Description:**
Geraniums are perennial plants, producing rounded, sometimes lobed, leaves that vary in color from green to reddish-purple. Their flowers, ranging from white and pink to red and purple, are typically clustered in umbrella-like formations.
**Symbolism:**
Geranium represents health, friendship, and positive emotions. Depending on the color, it can convey various sentiments, like comfort or deep love.
**Care:**
These plants thrive in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. While they're fairly drought-resistant, regular watering ensures optimal bloom. They benefit from regular deadheading to promote more flowers.
**Uses:**
Certain geranium species have scented leaves used in aromatherapy and to produce essential oils. The oils have applications in traditional medicine and perfumery.