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Post by Stella on Aug 29, 2016 13:00:11 GMT -5
Early spring I bought a Frensham Geranium...(Fine Herb). This is a lemony plant that is
supposed to repel mosquitos. I felt sorry for it indoors so I placed it on the patio table.
When you rub the leaves together....talk about a wonderful lemony scent coming out of it.
I wonder if you can dry the leaves for either lemon seasoning or for tea.
Does anyone know this plant, and how to use it to the maximum. It is an annual here.
Thanks!
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Post by Gayle on Aug 29, 2016 13:03:29 GMT -5
Sorry, Stella. I never heard of it so I'm no help.
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Post by Stella on Aug 29, 2016 13:08:48 GMT -5
Gayle, I'll try to post a picture of the plant. Maybe it goes by another name in your area.
Remember, we are a French province here, and often terms are not the same as in the
rest of Canada, nor the USA.
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Post by Gayle on Aug 29, 2016 13:22:38 GMT -5
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Post by Stella on Aug 29, 2016 13:48:53 GMT -5
Wow Gayle, you were quick on that one. Thank you! I'll take a picture of
my plant, and when it's time to use the leaves I now will be able to do so
as per the site you inserted in your last post.....I'm sure it will be
delicious in iced tea as well....hurrah!
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Post by flowerpowerz5 on Aug 29, 2016 13:54:45 GMT -5
Stella does it look like this plant in the back of the pot? It's a lemony smelling geranium . Just wondered if it's like the one you have. I'm going to overwinter mine . |
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Post by carross on Aug 29, 2016 14:43:33 GMT -5
Very interesting, lemon tea, great. Pretty plant Sandy
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Post by iliz9 on Aug 29, 2016 14:59:56 GMT -5
There are so many varieties of Geraniums, mine is Scented Geranium, and looks very similar to Flowerpowers, but during the Spring I went to a nice Botanical Garden, and they grow different ones, DFF bought a couple of nice ones
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Post by plantdoctor on Aug 29, 2016 19:48:49 GMT -5
I got a lemon scented geranium earlier this year and it also smells wonderful when you rub the leaves. I probably won't take a picture because it has drowned this summer and not looking so hot. Charlene
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Post by Stella on Aug 29, 2016 21:39:56 GMT -5
Yes, that's the plant. Mine is not as big as yours. Will try to post a picture tomorrow.
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Post by Stella on Aug 30, 2016 9:18:52 GMT -5
Here is a picture of the plant....Sorry if it comes out too big. I am still having so much trouble with my pictures.  |
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Post by Kathy_SD on Aug 30, 2016 11:07:57 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that Charlene.
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