| Botanical name | Mentha pulegium |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March April October November December In Summer to Autumn it bears tubular lilac flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Pennyroyal |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has small, dark green, sometimes grey foliage. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Moist |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Possible problems | The essential oil is highly toxic. |
Mentha pulegium (Pennyroyal)
- Botanical name: Mentha pulegium
- Common name(s): Pennyroyal
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
It has small, dark green, sometimes grey foliage. In Summer to Autumn it bears tubular lilac flowers. The essential oil is highly toxic.
Family: Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: MEN-thuh pul-ee-GEE-um
Mentha pulegium requirements and features
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January February March April October November December
In Summer to Autumn it bears tubular lilac flowers.
It has small, dark green, sometimes grey foliage.
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