mountain mint
Pycnanthemum setosum
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum setosum) is a perennial for naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. White flowers open in mid to late summer and again in early to late autumn. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. The leaves are fragrant, and the plant tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Hollyhock, and Gladiolus.
Native range
Eastern United States.