Mountain Mint Plant Pycnanthemum virginianum is native to Missouri. Its common name of mountain mint is somewhat misleading since the plant typically occurs in moist soils in wet meadows, swamps & along streams & ponds. An erect, many-branched, herbaceous perennial that grows 2-3’ tall & features narrow, toothless, tapering leaves & profuse, somewhat flat-topped, terminal clusters of small, white, 2-lipped flowers which bloom in mid to late summer. All parts of the plant emit a strong, mint-like aroma when crushed. Pycnanthemums have been used in teas. Genus name comes from Greek pyknos meaning dense & anthos meaning flower for its densely packed flowers. Uses Make a great Tea Use as a pollinator plant for bees, butterflies, & other beneficial insects Interesting plant for the herb garden, border, naturalized area or meadow. Also may be grown in open areas near ponds & streams. Common Name: American mountain mint Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Eastern United States Zone: 3 to 7 Bloom Time: July to September Bloom Description: White Sun: Full sun Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Flower: Showy Leaf: Fragrant Mountain Mint, Virginia Plant
