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Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum Muticum

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Overview

Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) is a robust, perennial herb, standing up to 3 feet tall with a similar spread. Its aromatic, silver-green foliage and tight clusters of tiny, lavender flowers excel at attracting pollinators. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 4-8, preferring full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. Ideal for naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens, it is deer-resistant and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum Muticum) — Native to the United States; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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