Pelargonium tomentosum

Also Known As

Pelargonium tomentosum 'Peppermint'
Peppermint Geranium
Peppermint-Scented Geranium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-36"
W: 24"-40"

planting zones

9a-11

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Pelargonium tomentosum plant details

Pelargonium tomentosum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pelargonium tomentosum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: geraniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 40 IN - wide, 20 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, long-blooming, mint-scented, peppermint-scented, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pelargonium tomentosum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

P. tomentosum. A favorite for its delightfully intense minty aroma and large, velvety leaves. Feathery white blossoms complete the show.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Minty-fresh, smooth and velvety, and sure to become one of your favorite scenteds. Add to container plantings for foliage interest and fragrance.

By: Select Seeds

Has large grape shaped leaves, very fuzzy with a true mint scent...cascading growth habit..white flowers with purple veins.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A picture can't quite capture why we love this plant. Visually you can sense the softness of its large velvet green foliage, but you need to rub its leave to appreciate its delicious minty scent. P. tomentosum can become quite large as a specimen in the open garden, but it stays a reasonable 2' x 2' plant in containers, especially if you are always pinching off the leaves for scented bouquets.