Blunt Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)

Description

Pycnanthemum Muticum (Blunt Mountain Mint)

• Blunt Mountain Mint
• Flowering herbaceous perennial
• Bloom color: White
• Bloom time: Summer
• Straight Species Native Plant
• 1 Gallon Pot

Height:  3 feet

Spacing:  20 inches

Sunlight:     

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Big Leaf Mountain Mint, Clustered Mountainmint

Description:

An aromatic, summer bloomer that produces white flower clusters with a pinkish cast, on sturdy upright stems; blooms persist from summer into fall; large leaf bracts just below flowers are silvery-white; an excellent border or container plant

Ornamental Features

Short Toothed Mountain Mint has masses of beautiful clusters of white flowers with silver bracts at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Short Toothed Mountain Mint is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Short Toothed Mountain Mint is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Mass Planting
• General Garden Use
• Container Planting

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