Common Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Need Help? View our legend

Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species prefers full sun, but is tolerant of a wide variety of soil types. Makes a nice border planting since the leaves are fragrant when you brush past them. Clusters of flowers open only a few at a time. Can be aggressive in moist soil. Cut back previous years' growth during the winter months. Attracts butterflies and a wide variety of other beneficial insects.

View All Plants

Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

July-Aug

Salinity Tolerance

Low Tolerance