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Browse the full Flowers, Herbs and Plants A–Z directory →Lemon geranium (Pelargonium crispum) is a tender perennial aromatic herb in the Geraniaceae family, native to South Africa. It bears small, crisped leaves with a bright lemon fragrance, and the leaves are the main part used in household and herbal preparations.
Traditionally, lemon-scented geraniums have been used in cooling teas, bath herbs, potpourri, and natural household blends. They are especially appreciated for their lively scent and ease of cultivation in containers.
Lemon Geranium has traditionally been used to support:
Lemon geranium is one of the best-known scented pelargoniums and has remained popular in herb gardens for generations. “Lemon geranium brightens the herb garden with a clean citrus scent that has long been favored in household use.”
“Lemon geranium brightens the herb garden with a clean citrus scent that has long been favored in household use.”
Lemon Geranium can be prepared in several traditional ways:
Fresh leaves may be infused in hot water for a citrus-scented herbal drink.
The leaves dry well and may be added to fragrant potpourri and sachets.
Leaves may be layered with sugar to perfume desserts and drinks.
Fresh or dried leaves may be added to bath herbs for fragrance.
Lemon geranium is a sun-loving aromatic herb that does especially well in containers and warm, airy positions.
Regular pruning encourages bushy growth and more fragrant foliage. In cool regions it is often overwintered indoors.
This herb has a long history of traditional use, however care should always be taken when using herbal plants.
However:
This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
Lemon geranium (Pelargonium crispum) is a tender perennial aromatic herb in the Geraniaceae family, native to South Africa. It bears small, crisped leaves with a bright lemon fragrance, and the leaves are the main part used in household and herbal preparations.
Traditionally, lemon-scented geraniums have been used in cooling teas, bath herbs, potpourri, and natural household blends. They are especially appreciated for their lively scent and ease of cultivation in containers.
Lemon Geranium has traditionally been used to support:
Lemon geranium is one of the best-known scented pelargoniums and has remained popular in herb gardens for generations. “Lemon geranium brightens the herb garden with a clean citrus scent that has long been favored in household use.”
“Lemon geranium brightens the herb garden with a clean citrus scent that has long been favored in household use.”
Lemon Geranium can be prepared in several traditional ways:
Fresh leaves may be infused in hot water for a citrus-scented herbal drink.
The leaves dry well and may be added to fragrant potpourri and sachets.
Leaves may be layered with sugar to perfume desserts and drinks.
Fresh or dried leaves may be added to bath herbs for fragrance.
Lemon geranium is a sun-loving aromatic herb that does especially well in containers and warm, airy positions.
Regular pruning encourages bushy growth and more fragrant foliage. In cool regions it is often overwintered indoors.
This herb has a long history of traditional use, however care should always be taken when using herbal plants.
However:
This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
Lemon geranium is mainly used for fragrant teas, potpourri, bath herbs, and household preparations. It is valued for its fresh citrus scent rather than strong medicinal action.
The leaves are the part most commonly used. They release a bright lemon fragrance when touched or crushed.
Yes. Fresh leaves may be infused in hot water for a light lemon-scented herbal drink, often blended with other mild aromatic herbs.
Yes. It is widely grown in containers and sheltered sunny gardens across the United States, especially during warm weather.
They are related scented pelargoniums, but lemon geranium specifically refers to a lemon-scented type such as Pelargonium crispum rather than all citronella-scented geraniums.
Lemon geranium is generally used gently, but some people may experience skin irritation from the scented leaves. Topical use should be patch tested first.
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