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Pycnanthemum virginianum

MOUNTAIN MINT

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Lavender, White

Bloom Time

July, August, September

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant, Moist Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

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

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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