Pycnanthemum virginianum (Native)

Common Name
Virginia mountain-mint
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Commercially available
Yes
Rabbit resistant
Yes

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Photographer: Sam Kieschnick
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Additional Info

Calcareous fens and spring marshes, mafic fens and seeps, wet meadows, clearings, and open alluvial habitats; most numerous in fertile soils over limestone and other calcareous sedimentary rocks. Infrequent in the mountains and inner piedmont; rare in the outer piedmont and inner coastal Plain.

Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees

Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Pollinators
Bees
Carniola Farms Nursery

Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date

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 This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated.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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