peppermint geranium
Pelargonium tomentosum
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Peppermint geranium (Pelargonium tomentosum) is a perennial for borders and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and most soil types. It stays evergreen and has fragrant leaves. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches, so give it room.
Pairs well with Lemon grass, Speedwell, and Century plant.
Native range
Africa.