Pycnanthemum tenuifolium - Slender Mountainmint - Shipped
Slender Mountain Mint is a clumping native perennial with dense branching stems covered with fine deep green foliage that has a strong mint-like aroma if crushed. The flat terminal clusters of tiny silvery white to silvery pink flowers 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 Southeast N. America; GA Native |
|
Height: |
2' - 3’ |
|
Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
|
Spacing: |
2’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
White |
|
Season of Interest: |
Summer |
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: Prides Corner, Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.