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Lemon Scented Geranium

Geraniaceae · Pelargonium crispum

Native to: South Africa

Characteristics

Lemon scented Geranium (Pelargonium crispum) with a crisp lemon aroma. Used in the garden for attracting bees, butterflies and dragonflies.
The pale pink flowers are edible and make a great cake decoration or use in salads and teas. The leaves can also be used in tea and can be stored in sugar for a week or so to create a lemon syrup for baking.
Pelargonium leaf tea can have health benefits such as calming the nerves, relieving inflammation and improving the immune system.


The basics

Position: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Drought Tolerant
Position

Harvest

The delicate pale pink flowers are edible and can go on cakes for icing decoration, in salads and in teas. The leaves can also be used in tea, and be stored in sugar for a week or so to create a lemon syrup for baking.




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