Scented leaf pelargoniums, also known as scented geraniums, are a delightful addition to any garden or home. Their flowers can add a charming touch to salads and desserts while certain species of scented leaves can be used as tea, flavoring, and potpourri.

Pelargoniums are in the Geraniaceae family but are not geraniums as commonly thought. There are approximately 250 naturally occurring species of pelargoniums most native to South Africa and only a handful of scented pelargonium species are known in their natural form. The majority we encounter today are the result of hybridization.