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Not hardy in Ohio, but tough and hardy in warmer parts of the country where you live.

SCENTED GERANIUM

Common Uses:Bedding Plant

Herb of the Year 2006

Did you know that scented geraniums are not geraniums at all, botanically? These, plus the popular, annual bedding geraniums are actually pelargoniums, derived from the greek word "pelargos," meaning "stork's bill

Sct. Geranium, Apple

Pelargonium odoratissimum

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: P.Shade-Shade to Shade
Height: 2-4 Feet
Water: Wet-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Shade

Fruit and Nut Scented
Large granny smith colored and fragranced leaves grow great in the shade! Delicate white flowers virtually never stop blooming, making it also a choice basket plant. Some kind of sun is appreciated during the day, but avoid full sun.

Sct. Geranium, Atomic Snowflake

Pelargonium X 'Atomic Snowflake'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2 x 4 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Topiary

Rose Scented
This "Snowflake" looks like it survived Three-Mile Island with its large, random blotches of cream on

its palm sized, rough textured leaves. By season's end, it will be up to 4 feet across! Mild rose scent.

Sct. Geranium, Attar Of Rose

Pelargonium capitatum `Attar of Roses'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Potpourri

Rose Scented
"Attar of Roses" has been distilled for its breathtaking rose fragrance. Although it's been replaced by synthetic means, you can take advantage of this jewel in potpourris, homemade perfume, facials

and rosewater. Try this nostalgic herb for a return to more elegant times.

Sct. Geranium, Charity

Pelargonium x asperum 'Charity'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Topiary

Rose Scented
Because of the yellow centers on this maple-leaf shaped variety, we award "Charity," the most refined and handsome of any of the pelargoniums we grow. Not the rosiest scent but a pleasant partner among green leaved friends.

Sct. Geranium, Chocolate

Pelargonium quer. X tomentosum

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Fragrant

Fruit and Nut Scented
Clarification: the name refers to the streaks of chocolate colored, "bleeding" veins on each rough, textured leaf rather than the flavor. Bronze Fennel, nearby in the full sun, is a dramatic partner and brings out the darker variegation.

Sct. Geranium, Chocolate Peppermint

Pelargonium tomentosum x 'Chocolate'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2x5 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Spring
Common Uses:Baskets, Container, Culinary, Fragrant

Fruit & Nut Scented
Cross the silky giant "Peppermint" with a fast growing "Chocolate" and here is the result. Kids love the fuzzy leaves and chocolate colored blotch in the center but do not expect a chocolate flavor. It is all peppermint. Looks great planted at edge of walls.

Sct. Geranium, Clorinda

Pelargonium 'Clorinda'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 3 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Early Fall to Early Summer to Late Spring to Late Summer to Mi
Common Uses:Baskets, Container, Fragrant

Fruit & Nut Scented
Even though it is calld "Eucalyptus Scented," for its fast growth as much as its scent, it is the flower power that is unusally bold for a Pelargonium. 3" deep rose flowers bloom unabashedly most of the spring to early summer.

Sct. Geranium, Filbert\Shottesham Pet

Pelargonium `Concolor Lace' or `Shottesham Pet'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 9a 9b-11
Height: 1-2 Feet
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, , Fragrant

Fruit and Nut Scented
Rub "Filbert's" leaves and you'll inhale a faint, spicy, nutty scent. Admire its compact, pyramid shape and long lasting, fuchsia-red flowers. Very free flowering on compact plant that will grow about 2 feet across.

Sct. Geranium, Fingerbowl

Pelargonium crispum 'Minus'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun
Height: 6"""" x 1 Foot
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Late Spring
Common Uses:Culinary, Garden Railroads, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Topiary

Lemon Scented
This is the smallest lemon scented pelargonium making it a natural bonsai tree for miniature landscapes & faerie gardens and a booger to propagate until 2003. Use its potent lemon flavor at a special tea party by stirring beverages with the sprigs. Plus it takes the occasional abuse of our sons' resident kitty.

Sct. Geranium, French Lace

Pelargonium crispum 'French Lace'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1x2 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Late Spring
Common Uses:Culinary, Fragrant, Houseplants, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Topiary

New in 2006

Lemon Scented
Could this be the most variegated plant in the world? Perhaps. French lace is an upright sport of 'Prince Rupert' that shines as a tree in a mixed container or stands alone as a small specimen topiary.

Sct. Geranium, Goldfinger

Pelargonium crispum 'Well-SweepAurea'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 6' x 1 Foot
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Late Summer
Common Uses:Bonsai, Culinary, Miniature/Faery Garden, Topiary

Lemon Scented
Smallest lemon scented pelargonium with golden edges outlining each microscopic leaf. Besides the obvious miniature landscapes and faerie gardens, I use them as decorative sprigs for impromptu corsages, quaint tussie-mussies or elegant bouquets tied to wineglasses. One of Mark's "pets".

Sct. Geranium, Gooseberry

Pelargonium crispum 'Variegatum'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1 x 2 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Bonsai, , Container, , Fragrant, Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden

Lemon Scented
I can not fathom why this one foot herb of random variegated, dark green crinkled leaves on reddish stems is associated with gooseberries other than its lemony fruit scent. Another specimen bonsai.

Sct. Geranium, Grey Lady

Pelargonium x asperum `Grey Lady '

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Culinary, , Potpourri

Rose Scented
Variegated white & gray leaves with rose-pink flowers create another artistic wonder. This rose scented variety has more variegation than "Silver Rose" and less than "Grey Lady of Plymouth."

Sct. Geranium, Lemon Crispum

Pelargonium crispum 'Lemon Crispum'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1 x 2 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Container, , Fragrant, , Garden Railroads, Miniature/Faery Garden, Topiary

Lemon Scented
How many ways can I say favorite, miniature landscape and lemon? It's a tall upright, intoxicatingly lemon, tall, easy to grow and ditto, ditto, ditto.

Sct. Geranium, Lemon Meringue

Pelargonium x 'Lemon Meringue'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1-2 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Tea

Lemon Scented
I admit that some catalog authors can stretch beyond imagination in describing their beloveds, however this is not the case when I say, this is the most euphoric lemon scent of all our herbs. It truly smells like lemon meringue pie. This smaller leaf variety, with pink blossoms, can be baked on the bottom of cakes (first grease pans and dust with flour, lay out leaves, bake, then invert pan after it's cooled), candied to decorate desserts, or added to teas. Different scent than "Mabel Grey". Buy both of them.

Sct. Geranium, Lime

Pelargonium x nervosum

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1-3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Topiary

Lemon Scented
Pronounced lime, citrus fragrance from dark green, rounded, toothed leaves distinguish this strong upright grower from lemon varieties. Sprinkled with lavender blooms, it makes a tall topiary.

Sct. Geranium, Logee�s Snowflake

Pelargonium x 'Logee Snowflake'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2 x 3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Topiary

Rose Scented
This one has large, heavily lobed, fuzzy, green leaves with random white spots, like snowflakes!

Sct. Geranium, Mabel Grey

Pelargonium x �Mabel Grey�

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: Two to Three Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Container, , Culinary, , Potpourri

Lemon Scented
Compared to "Lemon Meringue," we conclude "Mabel" has a stronger, less sweet flavor from larger leaves and overall plant size. We volunteer at Joshua's school, a classroom pairing up typical and "developmentally challenged" children. Scented herbs open up these children's eyes and mouths in ways the teachers can't imagine. This is one of their favorites.

Sct. Geranium, Mrs. Taylor

Pelargonium ignescens 'Mrs. Taylor'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 1x5 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Baskets, Culinary, Fragrant

Fruit & Nut Scented
A trailing variety best grown in large hanging baskets where it can mix with other plants and provide a non-stop floral, red hot, show all season.

Sct. Geranium, Nutmeg

Pelargonium x fragans

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 6in.
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Fragrant

Fruit and Nut Scented
1" small, gray leaves play with white flowers that bloom above, almost continuously throughout the summer. Looks similar to "Old Spice" but with greater flower power. Just right for containers or hanging baskets as it is a dwarf.

Sct. Geranium, Oakleaf

Pelargonium quercifolium

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2-3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Fragrant, , Ornamental

Fruit and Nut Scented
An autumn favorite because the "oak leaves" will turn a bright crimson before falling off, rivaling any October New England color. Pink blooms with maroon stripes reflect the leaf pattern. Whether you bare root "Pelargoniums" and hang them in the basement or take cuttings, a more civilized approach to carrying them over to next year, it's worth a shot.

Sct. Geranium, Old Fashion Rose

Pelargonium Graveolens Group'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 2x3 Feet
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Middle Summer
Common Uses:Culinary, Edible Flowers, Fragrant, Topiary

Rose Scented
For baking and jellies, I usually reach for this leaf first. Infuse chopped leaves in warm liquids, filter and use to flavor sauces, jellies, jams, sugars or in a facial wash, as Victorian women did, for pale com-plexion. Add pink flowers to salads or leaves to potpourri.

Sct. Geranium, Old Spice

Pelargonium x fragrans 'Logees' Old Spice'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 8a 8b 9a 9b-11
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P. Shade
Height: 18in.
Water: Normal- Dry
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Common Uses:Baskets, Fragrant

Fruit & Nut Scented
Remember dad and all those Old Spice colognes he's collected during Christmas' past with this similar smelling, obedient geranium. It's a bit more silvery and crinkled than "Nutmeg," and makes a "more perfect" mound, but like it's cousin, flowers all summer long... more perfect- is that like more pregnant?

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