Mountain Mint, Clustered
Pycnanthemum muticum
Description: Clustered Mountain Mint is a hardy, aromatic perennial known for its silvery-green, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny, pale pink to lavender flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this vigorous native plant adds beauty, fragrance, and ecological value to pollinator gardens, borders, and meadows. Its minty-scented foliage and long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for gardeners and beneficial insects alike.
Wildlife Benefits: Clustered Mountain Mint is a pollinator powerhouse, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich blooms. Its dense growth also provides shelter for small wildlife, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine, Mountain Mint has been valued for its antibacterial properties and ability to support digestion and respiratory health. Its leaves can be brewed into teas or used fresh for a refreshing, minty flavor.
Native Status: Native to the eastern United States, including Georgia, Clustered Mountain Mint thrives in a variety of soil conditions and is well-adapted to local ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: One of the best native plants for pollinators, Clustered Mountain Mint provides an essential nectar source through the late summer, supporting native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Clustered Mountain Mint grows well in well-drained to moist soil and is highly adaptable to different conditions. It spreads readily, making it great for naturalized plantings or meadow gardens. Prune back in late fall or early spring to maintain its shape.
Add fragrance, pollinator support, and ecological value to your garden with Clustered Mountain Mint—a resilient native plant that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Pycnanthemum muticum
Description: Clustered Mountain Mint is a hardy, aromatic perennial known for its silvery-green, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny, pale pink to lavender flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this vigorous native plant adds beauty, fragrance, and ecological value to pollinator gardens, borders, and meadows. Its minty-scented foliage and long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for gardeners and beneficial insects alike.
Wildlife Benefits: Clustered Mountain Mint is a pollinator powerhouse, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich blooms. Its dense growth also provides shelter for small wildlife, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine, Mountain Mint has been valued for its antibacterial properties and ability to support digestion and respiratory health. Its leaves can be brewed into teas or used fresh for a refreshing, minty flavor.
Native Status: Native to the eastern United States, including Georgia, Clustered Mountain Mint thrives in a variety of soil conditions and is well-adapted to local ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: One of the best native plants for pollinators, Clustered Mountain Mint provides an essential nectar source through the late summer, supporting native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Clustered Mountain Mint grows well in well-drained to moist soil and is highly adaptable to different conditions. It spreads readily, making it great for naturalized plantings or meadow gardens. Prune back in late fall or early spring to maintain its shape.
Add fragrance, pollinator support, and ecological value to your garden with Clustered Mountain Mint—a resilient native plant that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Pycnanthemum muticum
Description: Clustered Mountain Mint is a hardy, aromatic perennial known for its silvery-green, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny, pale pink to lavender flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this vigorous native plant adds beauty, fragrance, and ecological value to pollinator gardens, borders, and meadows. Its minty-scented foliage and long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for gardeners and beneficial insects alike.
Wildlife Benefits: Clustered Mountain Mint is a pollinator powerhouse, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich blooms. Its dense growth also provides shelter for small wildlife, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine, Mountain Mint has been valued for its antibacterial properties and ability to support digestion and respiratory health. Its leaves can be brewed into teas or used fresh for a refreshing, minty flavor.
Native Status: Native to the eastern United States, including Georgia, Clustered Mountain Mint thrives in a variety of soil conditions and is well-adapted to local ecosystems.
Pollinator Friendliness: One of the best native plants for pollinators, Clustered Mountain Mint provides an essential nectar source through the late summer, supporting native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Clustered Mountain Mint grows well in well-drained to moist soil and is highly adaptable to different conditions. It spreads readily, making it great for naturalized plantings or meadow gardens. Prune back in late fall or early spring to maintain its shape.
Add fragrance, pollinator support, and ecological value to your garden with Clustered Mountain Mint—a resilient native plant that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 4.25 inch (quart) pots.