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| Identification |
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Genus
Pelargonium
Species
tomentosum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
peppermint geranium
Family
GERANIACEAE
Specimen number
S11237
Data source
HtZn p151;Frgnt p188
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Pelargonium tomentosum has leaves that are mildly minty. This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit. Peppermint geranium needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are rich. Full sun to light shade is needed for this species to do its best. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
peppermint pennyroyal scented leaves when rubbed.
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Mint
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Pelargonium tomentosum has deeply lobed leaves.
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