Pennyroyal Geranium (Pelargonium exstipulatum)

Family: Geraniaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pelargonium exstipulatum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour jellies, cakes, fruit dishes etc. — The crushed leaves are used to flavour jellies, cakes, fruit dishes etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Growing in sandy rocky places in the Little Karoo near the Gauritz River. (Zone 8)