Days to Maturity: 70
Pennyroyal is a most useful member of the mint family. Traditionally used to repel fleas, mice and other pests, it is also a main ingredient in herbal insect repellents. And it's so easy to grow!
This upright, creeping perennial reaches 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads indefinitely. Narrow stems are lined with 1½-inch oval leaves and topped with whorls of lilac flowers.
Grow like other mints, in rich, moist soil in sun or partial shade. You can direct-sow the seed or begin it indoors; the seed germinates in about 7 to 21 days, and the seedlings grow rapidly. To avoid it becoming invasive, you might want to plant in containers or in confined areas.
| Genus | Mentha |
| Species | pulegium |
| Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Bloom Start to End | Mid Summer |
| Days to Maturity | 70 |
| Habit | Spreading |
| Plant Height | 4 in - 6 in |
| Plant Width | 4 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs, Pest Fighter |
| Bloom Color | Lavender |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cuisine, Foliage Interest, Ground Cover, Outdoor |
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