Mentha cervina
hart's pennyroyal
M. cervina is a clump-forming, semi-evergreenperennial to 30cm tall with slender, lance-shaped, aromatic leaves and whorls of pale blue to lilac flowers from midsummer into autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Mentha are aromatic, rhizomatous perennials with opposite, toothed leaves and small tubular flowers in spikes of whorls in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in permanently moist soil, or in water up to 10cm deep, in sun or semi-shade. May have to potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and mint rust
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