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Pennyroyal
$ 2.25
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Mentha pulegium.
Pennyroyal has a strong mint odor, and is used as an herbal insect repellent. Creeping plant has the tendency to spread quickly and send up little 6 inch lilac flower stalks. Not reliably hardy in the north. 200 seeds
Planting
Perennial, zone 6-9
Germination: 7-14 days
Seed Planting Depth: on surface, lightly press in
Starting Indoors/Outdoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Provide 70-75 degree soil temperatures. Transplant 12-15" apart. Sow outdoors in spring after last frost. Sow a few seeds every 3-4 ", thin to 12-15" apart.
Light Needs: Sun to light shade
Soil Needs: Pennyroyal needs rich, moist, well drained soil
Uses: Medicinal, ornamental, attracts bees and benefical