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Pycnanthemum virginianum
Virginia Mountain Mint (American Mountain Mint)
An aromatic plant with narrow, toothless leaves, broad at the base and tapering to the tips. Flat-topped clusters of small, button-like blooms are whitish-purple in colour.
- » Well-branched, upright habit
- » Terminal clusters of white, two-lipped flowers
- » Narrow, toothless, mid-green leaves, 6 cm long
- » Numerous, white flowers attract bees, butterflies and small insects seeking the nectar
- » Foliage emits a spearmint fragrance when crushed
- » Most effective when planted in mass
- » Bloom Time: Late July to September
Plug50
$7.88
1 Litre
Low Inventory
$17.33
1gal
$20.83
- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:3
- Height:60-90 cm
- Spread:50-60 cm
- Bloom Color: White
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Pycnanthemum virginianum
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pycnanthemum virginianum
Grows best in partial sun or shade in an average to moist, well-drained soil. Full sun tolerant when adequate moisture is provided. Naturally found near woodland edges or moist meadows. Naturalizes by seed and can be aggressive, less so in drier sites. To prevent excessive spreading remove seed heads in early fall.