Pennyroyal Seeds

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.

Virtual SKU: 01556
Selected Product SKU: 01556-PK-P1
Genus: Mentha
Species: pulegium
Bloom Color: Lavender
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Habit: Spreading
Light Requirements: Part Shade
Moisture Requirements:

• Moist, well-drained

Bloom Start: Mid Summer
Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Cuisine
• Foliage Interest
• Ground Cover
• Outdoor

Special Features:

• Butterfly Lovers
• Cut-and-Come-Again
• Easy Care Plants
• Edible
• Flower
• Fragrance
• Herbs
• Pest Fighter

Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9

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