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Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides is often confused with:
Pycnanthemum loomisii Form in cultivation
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Viola canadensis Viola canadensis
Viola sororia Viola papilionacea
Viola striata Viola striata

Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides

Previously known as:

  • Koellia pycnanthemodes
  • Pycnanthemum incanum ssp. pycnanthemoides
  • Pycnanthemum incanum var. tullia
  • Pycnanthemum tullia
  • Tullia pycnanthemoides
Phonetic Spelling
pik-NAN-thee-mum pik-nan-thee-MOY-deez
Description

Mountain Mint is a native wildflower and herb that attracts many bees and butterflies with its wonderful minty smell and abundant nectar. Its native habitat is dry to wet thin woodlands, thickets and meadows. The densely packed heads have many small flowers that bloom from about June to August. It grows 3- 6 feet tall and about 2 feet wide.

Mountain Mint is easy to grow in average to dry soils in full sun to partial shade. Use in a pollinator garden or naturalized area. 

 

 

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Tags:
#purple#fragrant#full sun tolerant#white flowers#pink flowers#native perennials#NC native#summer flowers#pollinator plant#naturalized area#larval host plant#NC Native Pollinator Plant#bird friendly#butterfly friendly#partial shade tolerant#bee friendly#wavy-lined emerald butterfly#wildlife friendly
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#purple#fragrant#full sun tolerant#white flowers#pink flowers#native perennials#NC native#summer flowers#pollinator plant#naturalized area#larval host plant#NC Native Pollinator Plant#bird friendly#butterfly friendly#partial shade tolerant#bee friendly#wavy-lined emerald butterfly#wildlife friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Pycnanthemum
    Species:
    pycnanthemoides
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    E. U.S.A. to Illinois
    Distribution:
    AL , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , MD , NC , OH , SC , TN , VA , WV
    Wildlife Value:
    This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and pollinators. This plant--more especially, the seeds-- also attracts birds.
    Play Value:
    Wildlife Food Source
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 6 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Occasionally Dry
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Brown seeds have hairs and are in an oblong shape.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    White
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Irregular
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Tightly packed flowerheads on terminal branches have many small flowers that are irregular in shape and up to 3/10 of an inch. Each tiny flower is white, sometimes lilac with purple spots. Blooms June to August.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    White
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Doubly Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Description:
    The whitish-green oval to lance-shaped leaves are lightly toothed with hairy undersides
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Square
    Stem Surface:
    Hairy (pubescent)
    Stem Description:
    Downy green stems
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Meadow
    Naturalized Area
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Native Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Small groups
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Dry Soil