Mountain Mint
Original price
$3.00
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Original price
$15.00
Original price
$3.00
$3.00
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$15.00
Current price
$3.00
Pycnanthemum muticum
Mountain Mint is an aromatic perennial native to the Eastern United States from IL to FL and west to TX. Good for tea and medicinal uses. This 1-3' clumper blooms for a long period in summer when the bees need it the most. Also good for butterfly gardens. They are pretty when grouped or massed. A decorative addition to yard or garden with its red undertoned leaves. Also called Short Toothed Mountain Mint. Zone 4 - 8.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Very Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
| Humidity Tolerance | Excellent |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Fresh for Kids | Fair |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Fertile |
| Edible Type | Leaf |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
Mint Care Guide
Mints grow best in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Although they prefer partial shade, a sunny location will do. There are not many growing conditions that deter mint. Allow at least twelve to eighteen inches between plants. If mint starts crowding the garden, simply pull up stems, you can always replant them elsewhere, but be aware that the stem is usually attached to an under ground runner, so it will continue to flourish.
Mints are very aggressive in the garden, spreading by underground runners. Once established in a garden they can be difficult to keep within bounds. One way to control them is to grow them in containers rather than in the ground. Be careful where you place the container. After several years, a container of mint can root into the ground and spread.