Common Name
Narrow-leaf mountain-mint
Slender mountain-mint
Scientific Name
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
No
Plant Form
Herbs
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
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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
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Grassland Species
Yes
Riparian Buffer Species?
No
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Deer Resitant
No
Low Maintenance
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Tolerates
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
No
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles