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Lamiaceae
Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Refreshment and virtue.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Pycnanthemum
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous
- Height
- 2-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- well-drained, average to moist
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Mountain mint is one of the best native plants for attracting pollinators, with studies showing it supports over 50 species of bees alone.
- The silvery-white bracts surrounding the flowers are often mistaken for petals and glow luminously in moonlight.
- Crushing any part of the plant releases a powerful minty fragrance, though it is not closely related to true mint.
- Native Americans brewed tea from the leaves to treat headaches, fevers, and digestive problems.
- Unlike true mints, mountain mint spreads slowly and is not aggressively invasive in the garden.
Color meanings
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virtue
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refreshment
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warm feelings