Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Clustered Mountain Mint, is a clump-forming, aromatic perennial. Given the right conditions, this plant will spread by rhizomes; if spreading is not desired you can prune the roots in the spring. From mid to late summer the foliage is adorned by clusters of small pink, white or lavender flowers that will attract a multitude of pollinators. Easy to grow. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 24- 36”
Spread: 3 - 4’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: July to September
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Wild bergamot, butterfly weed, purple coneflower, anise hyssop, golden rod, red cardinal flower, blazing star, little blue stem.
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes
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Pycnanthemum muticum
Clustered Mountain Mint, is a clump-forming, aromatic perennial. Given the right conditions, this plant will spread by rhizomes; if spreading is not desired you can prune the roots in the spring. From mid to late summer the foliage is adorned by clusters of small pink, white or lavender flowers that will attract a multitude of pollinators. Easy to grow. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 24- 36”
Spread: 3 - 4’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: July to September
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Wild bergamot, butterfly weed, purple coneflower, anise hyssop, golden rod, red cardinal flower, blazing star, little blue stem.
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes
**glover
Pycnanthemum muticum
Clustered Mountain Mint, is a clump-forming, aromatic perennial. Given the right conditions, this plant will spread by rhizomes; if spreading is not desired you can prune the roots in the spring. From mid to late summer the foliage is adorned by clusters of small pink, white or lavender flowers that will attract a multitude of pollinators. Easy to grow. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 24- 36”
Spread: 3 - 4’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: July to September
Light: Full sun, part shade
Moisture: Average, Moist
Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Wild bergamot, butterfly weed, purple coneflower, anise hyssop, golden rod, red cardinal flower, blazing star, little blue stem.
Photo: CCE MGV Ginger Hughes
**glover