Mountain Mint – Hairy (3.25″ pot)

Description

Pycnanthemum pilosum – Known commonly as Hairy Mountain Mint – This is very similar to Hoary Mountain Mint with nice, light-colored bracts and tightly clustered pin-cushiony flower heads. Leaves and stems are very hairy, might be the tallest of the mountain mints, although I find that their height of each species has a lot to do with the amount of sunlight they get. Prefers moist soils, but not soggy. Leaves tend to be larger and wider than the other mountain mints, giving the stand a fuller, bushier look.

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.