Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum sp.) is a perennial wildflower that blooms in mid-summer and grows to about 3 feet high. It is native to the Eastern United States and is hardy to zones 4-8. It is a pollinator magnet in the garden.
The leaves of this plant smell like spearmint when lightly crushed. The tiny flowers are held above silvery bracts that make the plant look like it has been frosted or flocked.
It is adaptable to various growing situations from full sun to full shade. It thrives in both dry and moist conditions and performs well in loamy, sandy, or clay soils. Mountain Mint is a good choice for meadows and along woodland edges.
As with most members of the mint family, Mountain Mint is deer- and rabbit-resistant
Mountain Mint can spread aggressively via underground rhizomes, so give it room to grow and place it next to other native plants that can keep it in check, such as Monarda and Rudbeckia.
Mountain Mint - You Can Grow That!
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10 авг 2021
