How to Grow and Care for Peppermint geranium

Peppermint geranium is known for its pleasant fragrance and fuzzy foliage, making it a popular houseplant. Key care needs include plenty of light without direct midday sun and regular watering while ensuring good drainage to avoid root rot. Overwatering is a common issue, so allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings is critical. Peppermint geranium thrives in a well-aerated potting mix that's allowed to dry out somewhat, making it a relatively easy-to-care-for plant with a focus on moisture management and light exposure.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Peppermint geranium

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	8-12
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Peppermint geranium

Peppermint geranium 'Chocolate Peppermint'

Peppermint geranium 'Chocolate Peppermint' is so named for its leaves which have a green exterior and a deep chocolate brown interior, in marked contrast to the plain green leaves of the parent plant. This unique leaf color, along with the delicate white fragrant flowers, make this cultivar a popular ornamental garden shrub that blooms in summer and fall.

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Peppermint geranium is a softly textured subshrub that spans up to 4 feet (1.2 m) wide and typically reaches a height of 2 feet (60 cm). Its velvety foliage emits a distinctive peppermint scent and is characterized by heart-shaped leaves covered in fine hairs. Small white flowers exhibiting unique purple accents on their upper petals emerge in branching clusters above the leaves in spring and summer. The plant's spreading habit makes it a suitable groundcover, preferring light shade to full coastal sun.

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