Plant Information

Common Name: GERANIUM - PENNYROYAL SCENTED GERANIUM
Scientific Name: Pelargonium exstipulatum

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R102.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Pennyroyal scented geranium is growing in sandy rocky places on hill slopes in the Little Karoo near the Gauritz River.
• It is a tall, quite woody, 'shrublet' which grows up to a metre high and 50 cm wide.
• The dainty, small, sticky, silver leaves have a pennyroyal frarance and are borne on erect vertical stems that often redden with age.
• Pennyroyal scented geraniums bear profuse, small, clear pink flowers from April to October.
• They require a light well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position and need to be kept on the dry side.
• Pennyroyal scented geraniums can be grown in containers and in rock gardens.
• They are very tolerant of pruning and can be cut right down to the base in spring to encourage lots of fresh growth.

Culinary Uses

• The crushed leaves can be used to flavour jellies, cakes and fruit dishes.

Parts Used

• The leaves can be harvested as required and used fresh.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• All parts of the plant are astringent.
• It can be used to help tighten and shrink the appearance of pores while cleansing the skin and removing any excess oiliness.

Other Uses

• The aromatic leaves of Pennyroyal scented geranium can be used in potpourri.

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