Pelargonium odoratissimum is a low growing shub-let with short stems that grows to about 50 cm (20 inches) in height, The soft velvety light green heart shaped leaves have a strong minty apple scent with pale pink to white flowers & purple markings on the upper petals and each flowering stalk contains 3-8 flowers.

Essential oil from this plant is commonly used in aromatherapy, skin care & as a natural preservative, the leaves are also used in cooking.

Pelargonium odoratissimum is native to South Africa in the Eastern Cape,Kwazulu-Natal & Mpumalanga that has Summer & Winter rainfall and light frost, it grows in forests under taller plants and rock crevices in damp sandy/loam soil conditions (PH.acid/neutral) in semi shade and is best planted in a fragrant garden,containers or pots.