Pennyroyal

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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 r eliably hardy in the north. 200 seeds PLANTING Mentha pulegium Perennial, zones 6-9 Germination: 7-14 days Seed Planting Depth: on the surface, lightly press in Starting Indoors/Outdoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the 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 beneficals Show more