Pennyroyal. A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Clusters of lilac flowers in summer. Max Height 10cm to 35cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mentha pulegium
A spreading perennial with aromatic bright green leaves. Clusters of lilac flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mentha |
|---|---|
| Species | pulegium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pennyroyal |
| Flower Colour | lilac |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10cm, 35cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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