Mountain Mint is a clumping native perennial with dense branching stems covered with dark green toothed foliage that has a strong mint-like aroma if crushed.  The Flat clusters of tiny two-lipped flowers surrounded by showy silvery brackets 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.

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: Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 2845 rbgs11jan, CC BY-SA 3.0

I, SB Johnny, Pycnanthemum muticum heds and bracts 001, CC BY-SA 3.0