Pycnanthemum - Wikipedia Pycnanthemum is a genus of herbaceous plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae) Species in this genus are often referred to as "mountain mints" and they often have a minty or thyme-like aroma when crushed
Pycnanthemum muticum - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Pycnanthemum muticum, commonly called mountain mint or short-toothed mountain mint or clustered mountain mint, is a clump-forming aromatic perennial that typically grows 1-3’ tall It is native to Eastern North America (Maine to Michigan to Illinois and Missouri south to Florida and Texas) where it typically grows in grassy open places
Native Mountain Mint - A Beginners Guide - The Plant Native Whorled Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum verticillatum), native from Maine to Arkansas No matter which one you plant, it’s a pollinator favorite Here’s a quick overview from NC State Extension that shows a few different kinds, including Narrow-leaved Mountain Mint
Mountain Mint: A Pollinator Powerhouse - Penn State Extension Clustered mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) was determined to have the most pollinator visits and attracted the most diverse group of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, wasps, syrphid, and tachinid flies Mountain mints generally form erect, bushy clumps or tall, spreading ground covers
Pycnanthemum - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox Pycnanthemum Family: Lamiaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Used medicinally by Native Americans Life Cycle: Perennial Country Or Region Of Origin: Eastern and central USA Wildlife Value: This plant supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae Edibility: Leaves can be used in cooking and making teas Dimensions: Height: 1 ft 0 in - 3 ft 0 in
A Beginners Guide To Mountain Mint - Types, Grow Care, Landscaping . . . A Mountain Mint is any flower in the Pycnanthemum genus Each Mountain Mint species has silvery or white flowers, sometimes with pink or purple accents [1] [2] [3] Many species have white or silver leaves just beneath the flowers too
Plant Profile: Mountain Mints (Pycnanthemum) - Plant Delights Nursery While typical Pycnanthemum tenuifolium reaches 30-36" tall, the foliage of Pycnanthemum 'Campbell Carpet' tops out at a mere 8" tall, making a superb groundcover of soft-textured, slightly minty fragranced foliage It forms a clump 7' wide in a mere 3 years
Mountain Mint: All About Growing Pycnanthemum - Gardenista Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum) is a type of herbaceous perennial plant native to North America It belongs to the mint family and is known for its aromatic leaves and flowers How do I grow mountain mint?