Pycnanthemum Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum Mountain Mint offers clusters of delicate white to pale pink flowers above attractive green foliage from early summer through midsummer. While the blooms provide subtle beauty, the strongly aromatic foliage is equally appealing, releasing a refreshing spearmint fragrance when touched or crushed. Broad toothed leaves and abundant flowers create a naturalistic look that fits beautifully into pollinator gardens and native plantings.

Few perennials match Mountain Mint for pollinator value. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flock to the flowers throughout the blooming season, making it one of the most active plants in the garden. The fragrant leaves and flowers can also be harvested for tea. Named the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year® by the Perennial Plant Association, this native perennial combines ornamental appeal, wildlife value, and practical garden use.

Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, Mountain Mint grows in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well drained soils. Plants mature to approximately 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide and spread gradually by rhizomes. Native to eastern North America, this vigorous perennial is easy to grow and brings lasting pollinator activity, fragrance, and natural beauty to the landscape.

SKU: 44856
Genus: Pycnanthemum
Species: muticum
Item Form: 1-Quart
Size:
Bloom Color: Light Pink, White
Foliage Color: GrayLight Green
Habit: Upright
Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
Bloom Start: Early Summer
Bloom End: Mid Summer
Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Cuisine
• Foliage Interest

Special Features:

• Butterfly Lovers
• Easy Care Plants
• Flower
• Fragrance
• Hummingbird Lovers
• Native
• Pruning Recommended

Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI