Plant Information
Common Name: GERANIUM - PEPPERMINT SCENTED
Scientific Name: Pelargonium tomentosum
N/A
R95.00
Scientific Name: Pelargonium tomentosum
N/AR95.00
Description
- Perennial
- Indigenous to South Africa
- Spreading, evergreen with velvety leaves.
- Aromatic herb - peppermint scent
- Protect against frost
- Full sun
Culinary Uses
- Leaves flavour tea, deserts, jellies and chocolate cake
- Line the bottom of cake tins to infuse batter with peppermint flavour
Parts Used
- Leaves and flowers
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Poultice for bruises and sprains
Other Uses
- Potpourri, herb pillows and bath bags
- Insect Repellent:
- Crushed leaves as a mulch around plants
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