Mentha pulegium
Mentha pulegium
Dwarf Pennyroyal
Fresh minty foliage forms a dense, weed-proof mat. A useful groundcover in shady areas where mowing is difficult. If used in that way it is advantageous to mow it once or twice while blooms are in peak flower. Natural mosquito and flea repellent. It will spread. (Herb)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 6-12" tall x 18-24" wide Sun Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Culinary Uses Culinary UsesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Fragrant FragrantLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
May Naturalize May NaturalizeMedicinal Uses Medicinal Uses
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitTakes Light Foot Traffic Takes Light Foot Traffic
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil