Pycnanthemum muticum ~ Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum muticum ~ Mountain MintMountain Mint is a clumping native perennial with dense branching stems covered with dark green toothed foliage that has a strong mint like aroma if crushed. The Flat clusters of tiny two lipped flowers surrounded by showy silvery brackets bloom throughout summer. Best flowering occurs in full sun and moist well drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and the leaves can be used to make a mild tea. Type: Perennial Origins: East and

Mountain Mint is a clumping native perennial with dense branching stems covered with dark green toothed foliage that has a strong mint-like aroma if crushed.  The Flat clusters of tiny two-lipped flowers surrounded by showy silvery brackets bloom throughout summer.  Best flowering occurs in full sun and moist well-drained soils.  The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and the leaves can be used to make a mild tea.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  No serious pests or diseases.  Rust may occur.  If naturalization is unwanted, prune the roots back with a spade in spring.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia

IMAGE: Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 2845 rbgs11jan, CC BY-SA 3.0

I, SB Johnny, Pycnanthemum muticum heds and bracts 001, CC BY-SA 3.0