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Aromatic Pycnanthemum muticum, is a bee magnet like no other, its pale pink flower heads framed by silvery bracts above felted gray-green foliage will draw pollinators over a long season. The plant, which is native to eastern North America, is commonly called Blunt Mountain Mint, but it’s not as invasive as other Mints are. It spreads by rhizomes, forming an upright stand that will quite literally buzz with life in your sunny garden. The fragrant, felted leaves, which can be used to make tea, are a great addition to bouquets, and deer resistant too.
Native to the US and Canada, these hardy perennials are easy to grow in average soil anywhere that has full sun to part shade. Pycnanthemum is a genus in the mint family, and plants will emit a strong mint-like scent when crushed. Because these plants are vigorous, chose your planting site with care. Use Mountain Mint in a naturalized area or meadow, or in open areas near ponds and streams. Pollinators love it.
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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
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Growing guide
Latin Name Pronunciation: pic-nan'-the-mum
Pycnanthemum is a genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Native to the US and Canada, these hardy Mountain Mint perennials are easy to grow.
SOIL: Thrives in average soil as well as rocky, dry or well-drained soils. Note that Pycnanthemum muticum will thrive in somewhat wet soil.
LIGHT: Grow in full in full sun to part shade locations.
SCENT: Any part of the plant will emit a mint-like scent when crushed.
SPREAD: Plants spread by rhizome and are vigorous, sometimes aggressive growers. However, it is easy to remove and plant elsewhere.
USES: Grow them in herb gardens, borders, naturalized areas, meadows, or in open spaces near streams or ponds. Be sure to pick a site where you can enjoy the long-lasting white flowers that emerge in late summer. The dried seedheads on strong stalks add winter interest, too.
