Mentha pulegium
pennyroyal
Unleashing an enchanting aroma, this petite perennial weaves a tapestry of upright and spreading stems, adorned with tiny lilac flowers in summer. A non-edible variety, this charming ground cover beckons with its semi-evergreen nature and small, pale green leaves. Crush the foliage underfoot, and the air is filled with an invigorating peppermint perfume. Perfect for pathways or as a soil-hugging carpet in boggy pond margins, this mint variety can withstand a gentle trim or even foot traffic. Not only a sensual delight, Mentha pulegium also serves as a natural deterrent to troublesome ants, making it a multifaceted treasure for your garden.
How to care for Mentha pulegium:
Plant in moist or boggy soil in a sunny spot. If using at a pond edge, choose our aquatic pot option and sit the crown just above water level (0-5cm or 0-2in deep). Our 9cm pot option is best suited for boggy areas where the soil can be kept consistently damp.
Trim back spent growth after flowering to keep it tidy and encourage fresh shoots. Divide congested clumps in spring to maintain vigour.
Trim back spent growth after flowering to keep it tidy and encourage fresh shoots. Divide congested clumps in spring to maintain vigour.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
£39.99
£13.33 each
available to order from summer
Unavailable
3 × 9cm pots
£27.99
£9.33 each
available to order from summer
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1 litre aquatic pot
£21.99
available to order from summer
Unavailable
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