Attracts many insects to its flowers, including various bees, wasps, flies, small butterflies, and beetles. The leaves are very fragrant; when crushed they have a strong minty odor. The flowers will be white to shades of light purple, some with purple spots. Pycnanthemum means "densely flowered," an attribute that enables Virginia mountain mint to accommodate many pollinators at once. The long bloom time, a month or more in July and August, is another reason it is a great choice for those interested in feeding pollinators. The light green foliage of all Pycnanthemum species is visually pleasing, too, making it a nice garden choice even when not flowering.
Can form large clumps by spreading through underground roots, often too aggressive for small gardens.
Native to Maine
Sun to part shade
Average to wet soils
Height: up to 3’ tall
Blooms June, July, August & September
Herbaceous perennial
Attracts many insects to its flowers, including various bees, wasps, flies, small butterflies, and beetles. The leaves are very fragrant; when crushed they have a strong minty odor. The flowers will be white to shades of light purple, some with purple spots. Pycnanthemum means "densely flowered," an attribute that enables Virginia mountain mint to accommodate many pollinators at once. The long bloom time, a month or more in July and August, is another reason it is a great choice for those interested in feeding pollinators. The light green foliage of all Pycnanthemum species is visually pleasing, too, making it a nice garden choice even when not flowering.
Can form large clumps by spreading through underground roots, often too aggressive for small gardens.
Native to Maine
Sun to part shade
Average to wet soils
Height: up to 3’ tall
Blooms June, July, August & September
Herbaceous perennial
