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Pycnanthemum muticum

MOUNTAIN MINT

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Lavender, Pink, White

Bloom Time

July, August, September

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4'

Soil Type

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting

Pycnanthemum muticum

Oval, pointed green leaves with mint-like fragrance. 3′ tall. Small lilac-pink flowers. July – September. Full sun – light shade. Flower nectar attracts beneficial insects. Fast spreading. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Deer resistant. Northeastern U.S. native of moist woods and meadows. Zone 4.

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