Slender Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
This beautiful perennial is has fresh, clean white blooms. This native Ontario species attracts many different pollinators. The smaller, narrow leaves are a way to tell the slender mountain mint from the Virginia mountain mint. Prefers well-drained soil.
Height : 2-3 feet (60-90cm)
Spread : 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Blooming Period : July to September
Light : Full to Partial Sun
Water : Dry to medium
Soil : Sand, loam, clay
Zone : 4-8
Native Ontario Habitat : Open woods, dry prairies and fields
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, herb garden, meadows and naturalized areas