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Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Narrowleafed Mountain Mint (Slender mountain mint)

Lanecolate leaves on branched stems that bear clusters of small white two-lipped flowers. 

  • »  Small white two-lipped flowers
  • »  Green lanecolate leaves on branched stems
  • »  Flowers are a good nectar source for butterflies and small insects
  • »  Foliage has a spearmint fragrance when crushed
  • »  Most effective when planted in mass
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to late spring

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:60-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Seed
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Grows best in partial sun or shade in an average to moist, well-drained soil. Full sun tolerant when adequate moisture is provided. Naturally found near woodland edges or moist meadows. Naturalizes by seed and can be aggressive, less so in drier sites. To prevent excessive spreading, remove seed heads in early fall.