Short-toothed Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Description:
Easy to grow, minty aromatic foliage with silvery white tops. Tiny light pink-white flowers in clusters. Great for woodland borders. One of the best nectar sources for native butterflies. Attracts swarms of pollinators to your garden! 2 to 3 feet tall. Flowers June to September. Moist to moderate well-drained soils. Sun to partial shade. Deer resistant!
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Clustered Mountain Mint |
| Plant Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Early July to early September |
| Fruit Timing: | September to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |