Pycnanthemum virginianum - Virginia Mountain Mint
Virginia Mountain Mint is a clumping native perennial with dense branching stems covered with narrow dark green toothed foliage a strong aroma if crushed. The axillary clusters of tiny two-lipped white flowers speckled with purple bloom from mid to late summer. Best flowering occurs in full sun and moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 7 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. If naturalization is unwanted, prune the roots back with a spade in spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Liatris, Baby’s Breath, Salvia
IMAGES: Salicyna, Pycnanthemum virginianum 2016-07-19 2828, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Salicyna, Pycnanthemum virginianum 2016-07-19 2828, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Salicyna, Pycnanthemum virginianum 2016-07-19 2836, CC BY-SA 4.0
As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.