Pycnanthemum virginianum
Common name: Mountain Mint
Despite the name, Mountain Mint is a common prairie plant. It has small white flowers that appear in clusters at the top of the plant in mid summer, lasting about a month. Although flower buds are abundant on each plant, only a few bloom at the same time, making the blooming display rather inconspicuous. As with most mints, the leaves and stems have a strong mint aroma when crushed or rubbed. This plant is much less aggressive than other mints but will seed readily if not deadheaded.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands
Growth form
Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
White
Fall color
Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot