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Geraniaceae
Peppermint Geranium
Pelargonium tomentosum
Refreshing comfort and soft warmth.
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Genus
- Pelargonium
- Native to
- South Africa, Western Cape
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 30–80 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 9–11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Its large, velvety leaves release a strong peppermint scent when touched or brushed against.
- Despite smelling exactly like peppermint, it is completely unrelated to true mints in the Lamiaceae family.
- The leaves are covered in soft, dense hairs (trichomes) that both produce the scent and give the plant its fuzzy texture.
- Victorian ladies pressed the fragrant leaves into books and linens as a natural freshener.
- It can be used to flavor sugar, jelly, and baked goods — the leaves are edible and strongly aromatic.
Color meanings
White
soothing comfort
Pink
gentle peppermint embrace