Slender Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

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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 will tolerate full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. All parts of the plant emit a strong, mint-like aroma when crushed. A vigorous and sometimes aggressive plant. Cut back plants in the late winter. Attracts bees, butterflies and wasps.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

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

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Riparian Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

1-2

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

July-Aug