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Pennyroyal

Mentha Pulegium

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Overview

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is a creeping perennial herb in the mint family. It has a pronounced minty fragrance, standing 6-12 inches tall with small, oval leaves and lilac flowers. This ground cover spreads quickly in moist soils and partial shade, ideal for edge plantings or herbal gardens. It requires caution as it is toxic when ingested in large quantities. Pennyroyal repels insects, making it a functional addition to a landscape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–11Type Herb
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — low-maintenance addition to your landscape design; is potent and can be toxic if ingested or applied topically in concentrated

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Lamiaceae

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Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — making it a suitable groundcover or edging plant; as it can become invasive if left unchecked.<br><br>Important to, image 60
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — making it a suitable groundcover or edging plant; as it can become invasive if left unchecked.<br><br>Important to, image 85
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — It requires caution as it is toxic when ingested in large quantities; herb for full
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — Pennyroyal flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9; herb with blue blooms, image 86
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — aromatic herb hailing from the mint family
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — is potent and can be toxic if ingested or applied topically in concentrated forms; thus; pennyroyal repels insects, image 69
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — it boasts petite lavender flowers that cluster into whorls along the stem
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — This ground cover spreads quickly in moist soils and partial shade, ideal for edge plantings or herbal gardens; while sometimes
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — Pennyroyal flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9; herb with blue blooms
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — It has a pronounced minty fragrance, standing 6-12 inches tall with small, oval leaves and lilac flowers; pennyroyal flourishes
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — blue flowers in the garden
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — while sometimes used in traditional remedies
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — exhibiting a deep green hue that can add a textural contrast amidst other garden plants; scientifically designated as Mentha
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) — it prefers consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged; it has a pronounced minty fragrance, standing 6-12, image 65
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