European Pennyroyal

European Pennyroyal is an easy to grow aromatic mint family plant with delicate dark green foliage. Very fragrant in flower. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 400 seeds (0.05 gram), OG

European Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) is an aromatic, mint family plant that has naturalized itself across the Western United States. Pennyroyal will readily establish in low fertility soils and thrives on moderate to regular watering. Be careful not to water too much though, as its rhizomes will readily colonize nearby garden beds. Easy to start from seed and extremely beautiful and fragrant during flowering. During its peak growth season in the spring, well-established root systems can also be easily divided.

90 days from seed to harvestable foliage. Perennial.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
European Pennyroyal
Scientific Name:
Mentha pulegium
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 6a (-10 to -5)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
0 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-75
Plant Spacing:
1-2 ft.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
70-100
Meet Your Growers

This variety is produced by six small farms in our grower network. Seed lots are listed by farm on every packet.

Steve Sprinkel at Rancho del Pueblo Farm

Rancho del Pueblo Farm

Steve Sprinkel · Ojai, California

Growing seed since 1986, starting with a hard-to-find cilantro crop.

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Quin Shakra at Ivan's Meadow

Ivan's Meadow

Quin Shakra · Ojai, California

Neon was the first flower planted on the farm and among the first varieties Plant Good Seed released.

"Ivan's Meadow is me and my feline friend Ivan's adventures with plants in place. Operating on Kitty Standard Time."
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