Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum muticum Overview Uses: Pollinator gardens, native plant meadows, rain gardens, naturalized plantings, wildlife habitats, herb gardens, and mixed perennial borders. Benefits: Mountain Mint is one of the most powerful pollinator plants available, attracting an incredible range of bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Its soft silver-green bracts provide a bright, cooling contrast to surrounding foliage, while its aromatic leaves naturally deter deer and some pests. A tough, dependable native perennial, this plant thrives in full sun, handles poor soils, and spreads to create a lush, meadow-like texture. USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8 Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial Sun: Full Sun to Partial Sun Mature Height: 24" – 36" Mature Width: 24" – 36"+ (spreads slowly by rhizomes) Bloom Season: Mid-summer through early fall Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Summary Few plants match the pollinator power and natural beauty of Mountain Mint—a true workhorse for wildlife-friendly landscapes.