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Scented Geranium 'Pelargonium Fragrans' – Nutmeg-Scented Foliage

Scented Geranium 'Pelargonium Fragrans'

Scented Geranium 'Pelargonium Fragrans'

This species geranium offers small, rounded, gray-green leaves with a distinctive nutmeg-spice fragrance. It grows as a low, spreading subshrub up to 12 inches tall, with tiny white flowers in spring and summer. Its delicate texture and scent make it a collector's favorite.

Growing Conditions

  • Full Sun Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Gritty, well-drained soil.
  • Water: Low to moderate; very drought tolerant.
  • Fertilizer: Sparingly, if at all.

Care Tips

Prune lightly after flowering. Protect from excessive winter wet. Ideal for rock gardens, troughs, and sunny windowsills.

Uses

Fragrant foliage for potpourri, culinary garnish, or sensory gardens.

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