clustered mountain mint
Plant details:
Genus & species: Pycnanthemum muticum
Hardiness: Zone 4 to zone 8
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil type: Tolerant of many soil types, will spread quickly in loose, fertile soil
Soil moisture: Dry to moist, drought tolerant once established
Planting Instructions: Plant cuttings 8 - 12 inches apart for a close planting, and about 1 - 2 inches deep
Orders come as 3 or 12 rooted divisions.
Clustered mountain mint is a must have for those interested in native pollinator plants. This plant - hands down - attracts the greatest diversity of pollinators I have ever seen: butterflies, wasps, bees, beetles, moths, and insects I only seem to witness once the mountain mint starts to bloom. Of course, it also makes a great tea or spice plant, and once established forms a root system that is wonderful at stabilizing soils.
