Pycnanthemum virginianum
(virginia mountain mint)
(virginia mountain mint)
Category: Herbaceous Plants
Photo Credits: Steven N. Rodie
Height: 12 – 24 inches
Spread: 18 inches
Location: Bottom, Sides, Top of Berm
Native Status: NE
Comments & Cautions:
mint-like fragrance from crushed foliage and flowers; excellent for attracting pollinators; can withstand drought
Recommended For:
Bioretention and Rain Gardens
This plant prefers that the level of moisture in your soil be: Medium or Dry
This plant prefers Sand or Loam soil.
This plant DOES have a salt tolerance.
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Plant Form
erect to rounded, bushy
Foliage
narrow, tapered leaves; fine texture
Flowers
profuse flat-topped clusters of small white flowers; July-September