Mountain Mint – Virginia or Common (3.25″ pot)

Description

Pycnanthemum virginianum – I think this is the most common mountain mint – common name is Common Mountain Mint or Virginia Mountain Mint.  Leaves are smooth, with the signature bright cold minty scent. Many people describe this mountain mint as being the best smelling mountain mint – considered sweeter than the others (I’m not sure about this though). Gets to about 3 feet tall, clusters nicely. Flowers are white and held in tight clusters and are quite showy.

Pycnanthemums are great native plants that nourish and support wildlife of all sorts. They do not spread like the culinary mentha mints. The Mountain Mints are exquisite plants and a big favorite of mine. They attract so many insects that the plant looks like it is moving. The flowers are wonderful, the leaves scented with a wonderful bright mint flavor. In winter the seed heads are amazing for decorating or leaving for birds to enjoy in the garden. We have 6 different species for sale.