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Mentha pulegium

pennyroyal

Eventual height & spread

Mentha pulegium

pennyroyal

  • 3 × 9cm pots
  • £32.99 £11.00 each
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  • 1 litre aquatic pot
  • £24.99
  • Delivery by trusted supplier within 1 week
  • 3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
  • £44.99 £15.00 each
  • Delivery by trusted supplier within 1 week
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  • Standard £5.99
  • 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.


  • Garden care:
    Plant in moist or boggy soil in a sunny spot. If using at a pond edge, choose our aquatic pot option and sit the crown just above water level (0-5cm or 0-2in deep). Our 9cm pot option is best suited for boggy areas where the soil can be kept consistently damp.

    Trim back spent growth after flowering to keep it tidy and encourage fresh shoots. Divide congested clumps in spring to maintain vigour.
    • CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant