Mentha pulegium

Pennyroyal

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Aromatic perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family featuring small oval leaves and pinkish-purple flowers. Historically used medicinally, but contains toxic pulegone.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pennyroyal
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Mentha
Species Pulegium
Origin Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
Blooming Late summer to autumn with small purple flowers
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam with moderate organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; drought tolerance is low

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for oil production; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season

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Pruning

Regular pruning encourages bushiness and prevents uncontrolled flowering

Pest Control Aphid Flea Beetle Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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