Pelargoniums: An Herb Society of America Guide

Pelargonium grossularioides

Genus: Pelargonium
Specific Epithet: grossularioides
Common Name: coconut-scented geranium 
Form: low-spreading annual herb
Flowers: pink, beet red/purple, or sometimes whitish
Habitat: damp or shady places in South Africa
Leaves: small, deep green, round or kidney-shaped with 3 to 5 lobes
Height: 8''
Sun: shade, but will tolerate sun if well watered
Scent: coconut or rose-mint-lemon-clove 
Use: medicinal, craft, ornamental, aromatic

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