Slender Mountain Mint

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