American mountain mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Perennial Plant of the Year 2025; GCA Plant of the Year 2018; MBG Plant of Merit 2014
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
American mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, meadows, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Pink blooms open in summer and draw butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The fragrant leaves and drought tolerance make it easy to grow.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Little bluestem, and Common sneezeweed.
Native range
North America, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and 1 more places. See all 5
North America, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode I..