Mentha pulegium
pennyroyal
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- Standard £5.95
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.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: reliably moist or boggy soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
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.
If using as a boggy/marginal aquatic, plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond at a depth of 0-5cm (0-2").
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant