scented geranium
Pelargonium capitatum
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Scented geranium (Pelargonium capitatum) is a shrub for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. 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 sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The leaves are fragrant, and the plant is evergreen and drought tolerant. It blooms in spring and again in summer.
Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Lemon grass, and Pink.
Native range
Africa.