Pelargonium 'Chocolate Mint'
Chocolate Mint Scented Geranium
Description
An attractive perennial from So. Africa that cascades and spreads up to 4' and growing 2' tall. Winter foliage is soft, pale green with maroon splotches around the veins, then changing to dark green leaves by summer. Smells of mint, not chocolate. It does best in full sun with regular watering in warm inland valleys. In coastal areas, minimum irrigation is needed. In spring and early summer, pale lavender flowers with reddish centers appear. Use in containers or edging along pathways. Use leaves for cooking or create a fragrant bouquet.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Lavender, Red, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green, Purple, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers