Clustered Mountain Mint is a hardy perennial from the Lamiaceae family. The genus is Pycnanthemum and species is p. Muticum. Mountain Mint is incredibly versatile - it offers a lovely minty scent when crushed or brushed up against. Often used as a filler in fresh bouquets, it is also welcome grown in the field as it attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators. As a perennial it will flourish and return again and again, however Mountain Mint is far more tame that the traditional mint which can become burdensome with its takeover growth in a garden.

Be sure to harden off plugs upon arrival. Mountain Mint is durable and hardy - it can be grown in sun or partial shade. Select an area where the soil will drain well and plant after the last frost in the spring, or before the first frost in the winter to allow the roots to establish overwinter. Mountain Mint likes a moderate climate and prospers best in zone 4 - 8.

Mountain Mint likes some room to grow and plenty of air circulation to avoid leaf spots or powdery mildew, spacing the starter plugs 12” apart yields most growth. While it will grow in partial shade, you will enjoy more flowers if a sunny spot is selected. No netting, staking, nor even pinching is required for Mountain Mint to thrive. Clustered Mountain Mint also doesn’t have daylight requirements, so it’s a perfect plant to grow in spaces with varying shade patterns.

Mountain Mint is perfect for sprawling gardens. If you divide the plants every other year in the early spring, you will revitalize your stock. Rejuvenating your Mountain Mint supply will progressively attract seasonal pollinators, benefiting your garden at large.