Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Has a minty aroma and provides nectar for honey bees!
About Mountain Mint
a.k.a Virginia Mountain Mint this native, is a herbaceous perennial that can grow 2'-3' in height. Desptie being named Mountain Mint, this wildflower more commonly grows in meadows, swamps, and alongside ponds or streams. This plant blooms with clusters of white flowers between July and September, attracting Honey Bees and Pearl Crescent Butterflies, along with other native pollinators. Pest such as leaf-chewing insects typically leave these plants alone because of the scent of the leaves. The narrow, white-haired leaves produce a strong, but pleasant minty aroma that can be dried and used for teas.
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Product Details
| Height Range: | 12 - 36 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | 1/4-1/2 lbs/acre |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 4,000,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |
| Blooming Season: | July - September |
| Color: | White |