Herbs
Pelargonium 'Attar of Roses'
Attar of Roses scented geranium
A bushy, rose-scented pelargonium with lobed leaves and pale mauve-pink summer flowers. Remove spent blooms and trim as needed.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- Height: About 2 ft.; may grow taller · Spread: Up to 20 in.
- Water
- Well-drained soil
- Bloom
- Small mauve-pink clusters in summer.
Sizes & prices
- Size not listed$16.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Needs free drainage.
- Frost
- Tender; overwinter frost-free.
Pet safety
- Cats & dogs
- Toxic if eaten. Keep plants and trimmings out of reach.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Culinary uses
- Try in
- Leaves can flavor jams, compotes and drinks.
Seasonal interest
- Fragrance
- Rose-scented foliage.
Growing & care
- Local winter
- Bring indoors to a bright, frost-free position.
- Harvest
- Pick leaves or flower petals during active growth. Use petals, not flower bracts; infuse leaves for flavor and remove them before serving.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.