pycnanthemum tenuifolium / Slender mountain mint
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 3’ tall and 3’ wide
Bloom: White from July-Sept
Info: This plant often called Mountain mint does not actually grow in the mountains it is mainly fond in prairies and open woods. This plants leaves have a strong mint aroma when crushed. Fresh leaves can be rubbed on the skin to help repel mosquitoes. Dried leaves can be used in teas. This pant is very attractive to bees and butterflies, deer do enjoy eating the foliage, and many small animals eat the seeds.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 3’ tall and 3’ wide
Bloom: White from July-Sept
Info: This plant often called Mountain mint does not actually grow in the mountains it is mainly fond in prairies and open woods. This plants leaves have a strong mint aroma when crushed. Fresh leaves can be rubbed on the skin to help repel mosquitoes. Dried leaves can be used in teas. This pant is very attractive to bees and butterflies, deer do enjoy eating the foliage, and many small animals eat the seeds.
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 3’ tall and 3’ wide
Bloom: White from July-Sept
Info: This plant often called Mountain mint does not actually grow in the mountains it is mainly fond in prairies and open woods. This plants leaves have a strong mint aroma when crushed. Fresh leaves can be rubbed on the skin to help repel mosquitoes. Dried leaves can be used in teas. This pant is very attractive to bees and butterflies, deer do enjoy eating the foliage, and many small animals eat the seeds.