Is there anything so attractive as Clustered Mountainmint? Nay! I believe it wins gold in the looks and smells categories. There is no mistaking when you are gardening around it as its spearminty menthol-rich essence grazes your pant legs.
Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) is a vigorous, highly aromatic native perennial prized for its luminous silvery bracts and incredible pollinator power. Thriving in USDA zones 4–8, it grows 2 to 3 feet tall, spreads via rhizomes, and produces clusters of tiny, white to pinkish flowers from mid to late summer.
Also, Mountainmint is a BEE MAGNET. Holy smokes. Not just like for a few moments, but I have watched a single bumblebee buzz around this plant for close to 30 minutes once, it even napped it was taking so long. I almost bored of watching it. Just imagine how happy her hivemates were when she returned home full of mountain mint pollen. Oh to be a bee on the wall of that hive! Butterflies, too (see photos).
I like to watch this plant species sway in the breeze like a yardstick-tall metronome, only breaking its beat for when a pollinator lands upon one. I swear I could write music to this beat.
Like other species related to mint, it benefits from a little taming each spring to keep it growing in its area, but it is not overly aggressive, as it tends to cluster rather than spread far.
Contents: 25 mountain mint seeds in dry paper packing material within a small paper envelope, labeled with species name.
No planting instructions included on package. Check this website for planting instructions. Reach out with questions!
Planting instructions: Prefers Full to Part sun, tolerates average to poor soils and varying pH levels. This plant is a confidence builder in the garden. It does well in large containers and raised garden beds. Rural and urban landscapes alike will benefit from this North American native.
Timing: I will harvest the seeds late summer/early fall and ship after that, unless I have stock already in inventory.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Ethical collection: All seeds are ethically collected on or near our property in Southern Maryland (USDA zone 7B). I never over-collect or trespass.
Continental and native zones only: Hard rule No. 1, No international shipments and no shipments beyond the contiguous 48 states and District of Columbia. Immediate refunds will be issued.
Native zones: Within the United States, I may be limited on sales to some jurisdictions based on local, state, or territory laws. I will check before sending any seeds outside of their native zones. If there is a question about whether the plant is native to your area, I will reach out.
I reserve the right to not sell seeds to customers in areas where they may be considered noxious or harmful (non-native and invasive). However, as a general rule, I have no issues shipping throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Packaging: Packaged seeds will have no marks other than the species name and year packaged. Refer to this website and other resources for planting instructions.
Happy Gardening!
Is there anything so attractive as Clustered Mountainmint? Nay! I believe it wins gold in the looks and smells categories. There is no mistaking when you are gardening around it as its spearminty menthol-rich essence grazes your pant legs.
Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) is a vigorous, highly aromatic native perennial prized for its luminous silvery bracts and incredible pollinator power. Thriving in USDA zones 4–8, it grows 2 to 3 feet tall, spreads via rhizomes, and produces clusters of tiny, white to pinkish flowers from mid to late summer.
Also, Mountainmint is a BEE MAGNET. Holy smokes. Not just like for a few moments, but I have watched a single bumblebee buzz around this plant for close to 30 minutes once, it even napped it was taking so long. I almost bored of watching it. Just imagine how happy her hivemates were when she returned home full of mountain mint pollen. Oh to be a bee on the wall of that hive! Butterflies, too (see photos).
I like to watch this plant species sway in the breeze like a yardstick-tall metronome, only breaking its beat for when a pollinator lands upon one. I swear I could write music to this beat.
Like other species related to mint, it benefits from a little taming each spring to keep it growing in its area, but it is not overly aggressive, as it tends to cluster rather than spread far.
Contents: 25 mountain mint seeds in dry paper packing material within a small paper envelope, labeled with species name.
No planting instructions included on package. Check this website for planting instructions. Reach out with questions!
Planting instructions: Prefers Full to Part sun, tolerates average to poor soils and varying pH levels. This plant is a confidence builder in the garden. It does well in large containers and raised garden beds. Rural and urban landscapes alike will benefit from this North American native.
Timing: I will harvest the seeds late summer/early fall and ship after that, unless I have stock already in inventory.
————
IMPORTANT NOTES
Ethical collection: All seeds are ethically collected on or near our property in Southern Maryland (USDA zone 7B). I never over-collect or trespass.
Continental and native zones only: Hard rule No. 1, No international shipments and no shipments beyond the contiguous 48 states and District of Columbia. Immediate refunds will be issued.
Native zones: Within the United States, I may be limited on sales to some jurisdictions based on local, state, or territory laws. I will check before sending any seeds outside of their native zones. If there is a question about whether the plant is native to your area, I will reach out.
I reserve the right to not sell seeds to customers in areas where they may be considered noxious or harmful (non-native and invasive). However, as a general rule, I have no issues shipping throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Packaging: Packaged seeds will have no marks other than the species name and year packaged. Refer to this website and other resources for planting instructions.
Happy Gardening!
