American Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Hedeoma pulegioides is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste, they can be brewed into a refreshing tea that promotes good digestion, or they can be used as a culinary flavouring. — The leaves have a very strong mint-like aroma and taste, they can be brewed into a refreshing tea that promotes good digestion, or they can be used as a culinary flavouring.; An essential oil from the plant is used by the food industry as a flavouring in beverages, ice cream, baked goods etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry soils[43 in open woods and fields. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)