{"product_id":"pennyroyal-364","title":"Pennyroyal \/ 9Cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePennyroyal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennyroyal is grown as an ornamental and aromatic herb only. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot edible\u003c\/strong\u003e and should never be consumed, as all parts of the plant contain naturally occurring compounds that can be toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic creeping perennial • Lilac summer flowers • Excellent low-growing ground cover • Attracts bees and pollinating insects • Suitable for borders and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennyroyal (\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low-growing herbaceous perennial in the mint family, prized for its strongly aromatic foliage and naturally spreading, mat-forming habit. During summer it produces dense whorls of small lilac to pale purple flowers that provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts creeping growth is well suited to softening the edges of paths, filling gaps between larger plants or covering moist areas of the garden. Although closely related to culinary mints, Pennyroyal is grown solely for its ornamental appearance, fragrance and wildlife value, not for eating or medicinal use. Growing it in a container is an effective way to manage its vigorous spreading habit where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms a fragrant, low-growing carpet of attractive green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for edging borders, wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to maintain with a light trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually effective in borders, raised beds and containers where its spread can be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha pulegium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePennyroyal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbaceous perennial herb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous, aromatic green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall lilac to pale purple flowers in dense whorls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-growing, creeping and mat-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–60cm through creeping stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H5 – hardy in Irish gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone – not edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun or partial shade where it has room to spread naturally, or grow in a container to help restrict its creeping habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist while the plant is establishing. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly in containers, while avoiding prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennyroyal performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil that remains evenly moist throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy in Irish gardens (RHS H5). The foliage dies back in winter before fresh growth emerges again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the plant lightly after flowering to keep growth tidy and encourage fresh foliage. Divide established clumps in spring if they become overcrowded or spread beyond their allotted space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennyroyal should not be harvested for culinary or medicinal use. Any trimming should be carried out solely for routine plant maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb gardens grown for ornamental and aromatic interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdging paths and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist areas where low-growing ground cover is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite belonging to the mint family, Pennyroyal is not a culinary herb. All parts of the plant contain the naturally occurring compound pulegone and should not be eaten by people or pets. Its concentrated essential oil is particularly toxic and should never be ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 9cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbaceous perennial herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest grown in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for wildlife gardens, ornamental herb gardens, containers and ground-cover planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54581062402381,"sku":"5390907215115","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/pennyroyal-364","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}