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Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

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Pennyroyal is a member of the Mentha family. Its botanical name is Mentha pulegium. Pennyroyal is a herb perennial, it will last at least up to several years in its native climate. Normally grows with a forb-like habit.

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How to grow Pennyroyal

Growing Pennyroyal from seed

Transplanting Pennyroyal

Companion plants for Pennyroyal

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Pennyroyal so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Pennyroyal

These plants will not grow well with Pennyroyal so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Pennyroyal problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Pennyroyal plants:

Other names for Pennyroyal

Dwarf pennyroyal

Pennyroyal care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Pennyroyal exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Pennyroyal to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Pennyroyal exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Pennyroyal grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Pennyroyal? Help build our wiki! Country of Origin Where did Pennyroyal come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Pennyroyal grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Pennyroyal grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Pennyroyal grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Pennyroyal. -
Water Requirements How much water does Pennyroyal require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Pennyroyal need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Pennyroyal in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Pennyroyal need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Pennyroyal be sown directly? Help build our wiki! Sowing Depth How deep to plant Pennyroyal? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Pennyroyal? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Pennyroyal? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Pennyroyal need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Pennyroyal in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Pennyroyal seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Pennyroyal seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Pennyroyal bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Pennyroyal ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Pennyroyal? Help build our wiki!

How long does Pennyroyal take to grow?

These estimates for how long Pennyroyal takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Pennyroyal to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min 6 days | Max 392 days (5)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Pennyroyal? + 63 days Average 63 days | Min 63 days | Max 63 days (3)
Days to Maturity How long until Pennyroyal is ready for harvest / bloom? + 151 days Average 151 days | Min 151 days | Max 151 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Pennyroyal? = 221 days

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