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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

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Herbal garden
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Pycnanthemum virginianum

Native to Ontario

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.