hart's pennyroyal
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M. cervina is a clump-forming, semi-evergreenperennial to 30cm tall with slender, lance-shaped, aromatic leaves and whorls of pale blue to lilac flowers from midsummer into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- hart's pennyroyal (Mentha cervina)
- Genus
- Mentha
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hart's pennyroyal
Distribution map
Southwestern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hart's pennyroyal
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hart's pennyroyal care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in permanently moist soil, or in water up to 10cm deep, in sun or semi-shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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