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pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Fragrant

Genus: Mentha
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: churchwort, flea mint, organ herb, pudding grass

About this plant

M. pulegium is a highly aromatic, creeping perennial producing a mix of upright and spreading stems. Tiny lilac flowers are produced in whorls in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil, in any situation

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Can get leafhoppers and caterpillars

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews and mint rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years