Pelargonium tomentosum
is a fabulous plant for the dry shade
garden. The Peppermint Scented
Gerantium has very fragrant
foliage, is quite drought tolerant and covers
a goodly section of the ground. Pelargonium tomentosum grows a foot or two
tall but will ramble 10 feet or more. The biggest planning issue is
that the plants do not put up with being trampled and tend to climb over their
neighbors. Pelargonium tomentosum will tolerate moderate water if
there is adequate drainage. The felted leaves can be used as a
culinary herb. Pelargonium tomentosum is Winter hardy when
temperatures dip into the high 20's for short durations but will suffer
significant foliage damage once temperatures hit freezing.
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