Mountain Mint

Pycnathemum incanum

Height 24″-36″	Spread 24″+	Sun Full Sun-Shade	Water Moist-Dry	Soil Clay, rocky, sandy
Blooms Late Summer	Deer resistant	Fragrant	Drought tolerant	Rain gardens and meadows

Bees and butterflies go wild for this strongly scented native mint. Mountain mint is a fantastic source of nectar for native butterflies. Expect to see a wide variety of pollinators visiting these inconspicuous, late summer blooms. This vigorous plant is versatile and easy to grow. Its versatility makes mountain mint an excellent choice for both rain gardens and meadows.

While not as aggressive as some other mints, mountain mint spreads by rhizomes and benefits from having space to stretch out and spread. To control the spread, drive a shovel into the ground in the spring around the clump to separate the runners. Runners grow from shallow roots, so plants straying from their desired location are easy to pull.

Companion Plants
Mountain mint grows well with other hardy meadow plants like coreopsis, rudbeckia, bluestem grasses, and blazing star