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Mountain Mint ( Pycnanthemum sp.) is a perennial wildflower that blooms in mid-summer and grows to about 3 feet high. It is native to th...

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Who doesn’t relish moments spent sipping on a tall glass of mint lemonade on a hot sunny afternoon? In this guide, I will tell you all the things you need to know about growing mountain mint. / mountain mint, mountain mint plant, mountain mint uses, mountain mint bouquet, mountain mint benefits, mountain mint tea, mountain mint garden, mountain mint recipes /

Photo #46/54 of Short-Toothed Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum). Caption: Photo courtesy of Select Seeds.

Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) of the Mint (Lamiaceae/Labiatae) family is a rhizomatous plant with narrow, linear leaves that give the plant an attractive, airy appearance. The ge…

How to grow and design with the beautiful silvery bracts of the North American Native Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum).

Planting mint was one of the first things I did as a new gardener. Fun at first … it grew and grew and, then, as you probably know, oh no! It went everywhere. If you are looking for mint for your watermelon salad or iced tea, plant the herb in a container and enjoy. For your garden, go with native mountain mints (Pycnanthemum species).There are four commonly available types native to our area. Known as mountain mint or short leafed mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum), pictured above, is the

Short-toothed mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) is an excellent perennial for drawing butterflies to the garden. It is easy to grow in sun or shade.