Scented Geraniums

Image by AwakenedEye Citronella geraniums (Pelargonium citrosum), also called mosquito plants, give off a lemony scent when the leaves are crushed. Some think rubbing the leaves on the skin provides some…

Image by nicksus Scented geranium plants are a sensual delight in any home or garden. Their varied and textured leaves, the bright colors of their flowers, the scented oils they produce, and the flavor they…

Image by AwakenedEye You’ve probably heard of the citronella plant. In fact, you may even have one sitting out on the patio right now. This well-loved plant is essentially prized for its citrusy scent, which…

Image by Hec Tate Scented geraniums (Pelargoniums) are tender perennials, available in delightful scents like spice, mint, various fruits, and rose. If you love scented geraniums, you can easily multiply your…

Image by cynoclub “Attar” is a word used to describe any perfume extracted from flowers. Scented attar of roses, extracted from the blooms of roses, was highly desired and very expensive during the Victorian…

Image by Gardening Know How Also known as Prince of Orange scented geranium (Pelargonium x citriodorum), Pelargonium ‘Prince of Orange,’ doesn’t produce big, striking blooms like most other geraniums, but the…

Image by ThamKC Citronella geraniums (Pelargonium cv. ‘Citrosa’) are popular patio plants that are purported to ward off pesky insects such as mosquitoes, although no scientific evidence supports this claim.…