Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)
Clustered Mountain Mint is a fragrant native perennial beloved by native bees, moths, and butterflies.
Mint scented foliage is from silver-gray oval leaves alternating on sturdy stems. Whirled white flower clusters with a dash of bright magenta blush feed pollinators from July thru September.
Plant Profile
Enjoys basking in Full to Partial Sunshine
Medium loamy soils make her feet happy
Needs 18-24” of elbow room to grow happily with her neighbors.
Wants to grow up to 3’ tall for Summer blooms.
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*Leave seed heads on through Winter for a vital food source for overwintering birds**
She proudly grows up to 3’ tall. Planted in drifts of 3 or more Clustered Mountain Mint is a lovely filler in the garden.
Did you know wild-growing Clustered or Short-toothed Mountain Mint is listed as rare in New York State with less than 30 sites and fewer than 5,000 individual plants state-wide.
