Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Mentha pulegium
herb☀️ sun-or-partial🪴 moist-loam📏 small🌡️ RHS H3–H4
About
Low mint with intense scent; traditionally used as a repellent around thresholds.
Also known as: Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), Mięta polej, Polei-Minze, Menthe pouliot, Poleo menta, Poejo, Mentha pulegium
Pest Resilience
5/5 — Highly resilient
Intensely aromatic mint; virtually pest-free.
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌱Runner
ModerateHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H3–H4
USDA 8 equivalent