Pennyroyal–Upright-For Traditional Herbal Use & Pollinator Gardens

Pennyroyal – Upright- The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: All year
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 10–30cm (once established)
Bloom colour: Lilac to purple
Position: Sun / part shade
Spacing: 20–30cm apart
Soil preference: Moist, well-drained

You will receive
1 Pennyroyal Herb Plug Plant

All of our Herb Plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is a strongly aromatic member of the mint family, long valued in traditional herbalism and admired for its fragrant foliage and clusters of soft purple blooms. A compact, spreading plant, Pennyroyal makes an attractive ground cover and thrives in herb gardens, pots, and pollinator borders.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s Pennyroyal?

Organically grown and thoughtfully nurtured, our Pennyroyal plugs combine traditional herbal heritage with wildlife appeal. The Healing Herb Garden helps you grow resilient plants that bring both beauty and biodiversity to your garden.

Uses:

• Traditional Herbal Use: Historically used for insect repellent and other remedies in folk medicine.

• Ornamental: Low-growing and decorative, with a mass of lilac blooms in summer.

• Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

• Ground Cover: Spreading habit ideal for pathways, pots, and edging beds.

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 10–30cm at maturity

• Foliage: Aromatic green leaves with a strong minty scent

• Flowers: Small clusters of lilac-purple blooms in summer

• Growth Habit: Low, spreading, and vigorous

Safety Note:
Pennyroyal should never be ingested by pregnant or breastfeeding women, and must be used with caution. Always seek professional guidance before medicinal use.

With Pennyroyal, your garden gains a compact, fragrant herb that supports pollinators and adds herbal heritage to your planting. Grow it for its beauty and aromatic presence with The Healing Herb Garden.