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Pycnanthemum virginianum

Pycnanthemum virginianum

$1.00

MOUNTAIN MINT

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Lavender, White

Other Attributes

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

Bloom Time

July, August, September

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Strongly mint-scented leaves. 3′ tall. Small pale lavender flowers in showy clusters. Full sun – part shade. Flower nectar attracts beneficial insects. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Fast spreading. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Northeastern U.S. native of upland woods and meadows. Ours are Long Island native. Zone 4.

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