Pycnanthemum Mountain Mint

Mountain Mint combines clouds of delicate white to pale pink flowers with aromatic green foliage for a long season of beauty and ecological value. Blooming from early summer through midsummer, the clusters of two lipped flowers create a soft, natural appearance while supporting a remarkable diversity of pollinators. The foliage releases a strong spearmint fragrance when crushed, adding another sensory dimension to the garden.

Named the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year�, this native perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in abundance. It performs beautifully in pollinator gardens, naturalized plantings, borders, containers, and herb inspired landscapes. The leaves and flowers may also be harvested for tea. Pair it with roses, echinacea, rudbeckia, asters, ornamental grasses, and other native perennials for a dynamic wildlife friendly display.

Hardy in Zones 4 through 8, Mountain Mint thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well drained soils. Plants mature to approximately 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, forming vigorous clumps that may spread by rhizomes in ideal conditions. Native, cold hardy, easy care, and fragrant, this perennial delivers exceptional pollinator support and dependable garden performance across multiple seasons.