pennyroyal
Also known as: churchwort; flea mint; organ herb; pudding grass
A highly aromatic, creeping perennial producing a mix of upright and spreading stems. Tiny lilac flowers are produced in whorls in summer. This variety of mint is not edible
Scientific classification
- Species
- pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
- Genus
- Mentha
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pennyroyal
Distribution map
W and Central Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of pennyroyal
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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 or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist soil, in any situation. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See mint cultivation for more information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars and leafhoppers
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