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Mountain Mint is native to eastern North America. This rustic mint is valued for its nectar rich flowers, attracting beneficials into the garden space. Grows to 3-4 feet, forming multiple tiers of small white flowers speckled with lavender. Leaves can be used for tea and, when crushed, have a spicy mint flavor, also said to help repel insects. Place this pollinator attractor along the edges of a woodland or back border of the garden. Full to part shade.
100 seeds
PLANTING
Pycnanthemum pilosum
Perennial, zone4-8
Germination: 7-14days
Seed Planting Depth:on the surface, lightly press in
Starting Indoors/Outdoors:Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70F soil temperatures.Transplant 10-12″ apart. Sow outdoors around the last frost date, a few seeds every 2-3″, thin to 10-12″ apart. Starting indoors provides the most successful results.
LightNeeds: Full sun to part shade
Soil Needs: Mountain Mint needs average, well drained soil
Uses:Culinary, medicinal,ornamental, attracts bees and beneficals