Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Common Name
Narrow-leaf mountain-mint
Slender mountain-mint
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8

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Additional Info

Habitat: Moist old fields, sandy stream banks, floodplains. Frequent to common throughout.

Wildlife value: Supports Wavy-lined Emerald larvae. Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators including native sweat bees. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees

Notes: All parts of the plant have a minty aroma when crushed. The dried leaves and flowers are used for making teas and flavorings. Can spread aggressively

Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Earth Sangha Inventory

Founded in 1997, the Earth Sangha is a nonprofit public charity based in the Washington, DC, region. The Wild Plant Nursery is the most comprehensive source of local-ecotype, native plants in the Washington DC region, and the region’s only facility dedicated exclusively to this type of propagation. “Local-ecotype” plants are propagated from local, wild, naturally-occurring populations and are well-adapted to local conditions and for wildlife species that depend on the local forms, such as pollinators. Inventory is updated on a weekly basis so number may not be accurate.

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Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory

Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment

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Bona Terra Nursery

Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date

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325 Plugs available May 2025 Local Ecotype
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