Enhance your garden with Pennyroyal Mint (Mentha pulegium) Seeds, a fragrant and fast-growing herb with small purple flowers. Known for its compact growth and aromatic foliage, Pennyroyal Mint is a versatile plant for herb gardens, borders, and containers.
These Non-GMO Pennyroyal Mint Seeds thrive in moist, well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade. The small purple flowers attract pollinators, while the aromatic leaves can be used in herbal teas and for natural garden benefits. With proper care, this hardy herb establishes quickly and spreads to form dense foliage patches.
Features
- Aromatic herb with small purple flowers
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial
- Compact growth ideal for containers and borders
- Attracts bees and beneficial insects
- Thrives in moist, well-drained soil
- Suitable for herb gardens, edging, and naturalized areas
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Mentha pulegium
- Common Name: Pennyroyal Mint
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Height: 6–12 inches
- Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Flower Color: Purple
- Season for Planting: Spring or early summer
- Germination Time: 10–20 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Sowing Method: Surface sow and lightly cover seeds
- Growth Habit: Spreading, mat-forming
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Herb gardens, containers, pollinator-friendly plantings, ground cover
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Prepare moist, well-drained soil; amend with compost if necessary.
- Sowing Time: Direct sow in spring after frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early.
- Seed Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil; cover minimally.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
- Germination Window: 10–20 days depending on temperature.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 6–12 inches apart to allow proper growth.
- Watering After Establishment: Moderate; drought-tolerant once mature.
- Maintenance Tips: Regularly trim foliage to encourage denser growth.
- Seasonal Care: Remove spent flowers to maintain appearance and airflow.
