Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Sizes available: Landscape plug

Basics: zones 4-8, 2-3' x 2-3', full sun to part sun, clusters of tiny white flowers bloom in summer, medium type soils and medium to dry conditions, very adaptable

Common names: Narrow-leaved Mountain Mint

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin/Distribution: eastern North America, native to Maine

Habitat: dry and open places such as lightly shaded woods or sunny upland fields or roadsides. However, it is also found streamside and in sunny, wet thickets

More: Attracts a variety of insects including bees, wasps, beetles, flies, butterflies, and skippers. Has also been used medicinally and works well in a wildflower style bouquet. The leaves of Pycnanthemum species can also be steeped for tea.

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