Mountain mints
Botanical name: Pycnanthemum
Mountain mints
Botanical name: Pycnanthemum
Description
Mountain mints are perennials with a noticeable aroma and clump-forming habit. Gardeners prize them for being highly attractive to pollinators while remaining undisturbed by deer or rabbits. Mountain mints reproduce rapidly, so they must be monitored to keep them in check. Some species are often used in the production of essential oils.
Species of Mountain mints
Blunt Mountainmint
Blunt Mountainmint (*Pycnanthemum muticum*) is a perennial herb species native to the United States. Blunt Mountainmint often attracts butterflies and other pollinators and grows optimally in full sunlight. This species is often found in gardens and meadows.
Hairy mountain mint
Hairy mountain mint (Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum) is indigenous to North America and grows well in the prairies and other hot, dry conditions. The flowers are very attractive to a wide variety of native pollinators including bees, butterflies, and moths. As a member of the mint family, this plant possesses a strong minty scent which often discourages mammals from interacting with it.
Virginia mountain mint
Virginia mountain mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from summer to fall with clusters of showy white flowers. Grows in full sun with medium moisture and well-drained soil. Aromatic leaves emit a mint-like fragrance when crushed. A perfect addition to the herb garden or as a border plant in the flower garden.
Hoary mountainmint
Mountain mint, or hoary mountainmint, is a relative to the mint family. This perennial grows well in rocky and sandy soil and is often found in fields and forests. Butterflies and honeybees enjoy its dense clusters of white flowers.
Slender mountain mint
A member of the mint family, slender mountain mint is also known as common horsemint and Virginia Thyme. It releases a fragrance similar to mint when crushed. The showy white flowers attract butterflies.
Whiteleaf mountainmint
Whiteleaf mountainmint are perennials with a noticeable aroma and clump-forming habit. Gardeners prize them for being highly attractive to pollinators while remaining undisturbed by deer or rabbits. Whiteleaf mountainmint reproduce rapidly, so they must be monitored to keep them in check. Some species are often used in the production of essential oils.
Whorled mountain mint
Whorled mountain mint are perennials with a noticeable aroma and clump-forming habit. Gardeners prize them for being highly attractive to pollinators while remaining undisturbed by deer or rabbits. Whorled mountain mint reproduce rapidly, so they must be monitored to keep them in check. Some species are often used in the production of essential oils.
Scientific Classification
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