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Pycnanthemum virginianum

*Mountain Mint*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Hydric(Moist) to Mesic (Medium)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1.5'-3'
Color: White
Bloom: June-September
Flowers: The flower heads are made up of many tiny tube-like flowers with single lobed upper lips and 3 lobed lower lips. They have 4 stamens and lilac anthers and a single long white style per flower.
Leaves: The opposite leaves are long and narrow.

Suggested Uses:

This is an excellent plant for a large rain garden. It is also useful for shoreline restoration. The leaves of this plant have a minty aroma when crushed and has been used for making tea. It is a good plant for attracting butterflies and beneficial insects.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Used as an energizing tonic. Once though to prevent rabies when applied to animal bites.
Food Uses: The fresh or dried leaves can be made into tea.
Other Uses:
More Information:
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Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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