Nutmeg Geranium (Pelargonium fragrans)

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

Pelargonium fragrans is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour jellies, cakes, fruit dishes, vinegars etc. — The crushed leaves are used to flavour jellies, cakes, fruit dishes, vinegars etc.; They give a spicy flavour to coffee.

Habitat & North American Range

A naturally occurring hybrid, P. exstipulatum. x P. odoratissimum, found in the highlands of the Karoo. (Zone 8)