Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Common name: Slender Mountain Mint
Slender Mountain Mint is a bushy herbaceous perennial with short slender leaves that give it a wispy, delicate appearance in the landscape. Its small white flowers attract all range of pollinators, from bees to butterflies. It has a mild, minty scent and a much stronger minty flavor. If left without competition or maintenance, it can grow and spread quite aggressively.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Yards that Flood
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
White
Fall color
Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot