Hart's pennyroyal

Mentha cervina, a species of Mentha

Also known as Hart's pennyroyal mint

About Hart's pennyroyal (Mentha cervina)

  • Fragrant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Edible
  • Fast grower

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Herbaceous
Foliage
  • Green
  • Purple
  • Deciduous
Flower colour
  • Purple
Fruit colour
  • Brown
Mature height
30–60 cm
Flowering season

Flowers from July to October.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Fast
Soil pH
7.5–8 · Neutral, Alkaline
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -29°C · USDA Zone 5
Native range
Southwestern Europe, North Africa, Macaronesia

Where to buy Hart's pennyroyal (Mentha cervina)

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