Slender Mountain Mint is a clumping native perennial with dense branching stems covered with fine deep green foliage that has a strong mint-like aroma if crushed. The flat terminal clusters of tiny silvery white to silvery pink flowers bloom throughout summer. Best flowering occurs in full sun and moist well-drained soils. The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and the leaves can be used to make a mild tea.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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East and Southeast N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 3’
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Spread:
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2' - 3’
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Spacing:
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2’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Rust may occur. If naturalization is unwanted, prune the roots back with a spade in spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
