Description
Is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, or mint family, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.Crushed pennyroyal leaves emits a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint.
| Sr | Item name |
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| 1 | Mentha Pulegium, Pennyroyal - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Mentha pulegium, commonly pennyroyal, also called squaw mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Squaw mint, mosquito plant |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6 to 12 inch. (15 to 30 cm) |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Bloom Time | July. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Pennyroyal plant is a perennial herb that was once widely used but is not as common today.There are two plants called pennyroyal. One is the European pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), which is a member of the mint family,The other is the American pennyroyal from an unrelated genus, Hedeoma pulegoides.
Mentha Pulegium care
Growing pennyroyal in the herb or perennial garden will add color with its reddish purple to lilac blooms. There are two plants called pennyroyal. One is the European pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), which is a member of the mint family
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 60 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Mentha Pulegium special feature
Mentha pulegium, commonly (European) pennyroyal, also called squaw mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. ... Pennyroyal is a traditional culinary herb, folk remedy, and abortifacient.
Mentha Pulegium uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Mentha pulegium, commonly (European) pennyroyal, also called squaw mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
- Crushed pennyroyal leaves exhibit a very strong fragrance similar to spearmint
Culinary Use:
- Leaves