Plant Library

Mountain Mint P virginianum

Common Name: Mountain Mint

Botanical Name: Pycnanthemum

Variety: P. virginianum

Blossom Color: White

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 7

Exposure: Shade or Part Shade

Mature Height: 24-36"

Mature Width: 12-18"

Notes: Mountain Mint can flower from July to September and attracts a wide variety of insects. The leaves have strong minty odor when crushed. The flowers will be white to light purple, sometimes with purple spots. Mountain Mint flowers profusely and is able to accommodate many pollinators at once. All mountain Mint species have lovely foliage as well and is attractive even when not in bloom.