Clustered Mountain Mint – Seed Packet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Also known as Blunt Mountain Mint. Pycnanthmum muticum.
ABOUT: Native to Eastern North America, this clump-forming aromatic perennial, 1-3’ tall draws in wild bees, butterflies and little flying insects like no other. It is not invasive like the true mints (Mentha), although it does spread by rhizomes. Best when allowed to naturalize in a native garden, or as part of a butterfly or herb garden. Makes a mild herbal tea. Leave have a wonderful mild mint scent and are very pretty when dried (see image).
GROW NOTES: Mountain Mint prefers moist soil. Best flowering occurs in full sun, but plants will tolerate partial shade. Blooms: July-Sept.
