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Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Voted by the Perennial Plant Association to be the 2025 Perennial of the Year. Mountain Mint is not just an ornamental addition to your garden; it's a plant that brings ecological benefits and a touch of nature's fragrance to your outdoor space.
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Mountain Mint, scientifically known as Pycnanthemum muticum, is a versatile and aromatic plant that is gaining popularity among garden enthusiasts. This perennial herb offers a range of benefits, from its appealing fragrance to its ecological contributions. Let's explore why this plant might be the perfect addition to your garden!
2025 Perennial of the Year
Named 2025 Perennial of The Year by the Perennial Plant Association, Mountain Mint, often referred to as Clustered Mountain Mint, is a well-loved perennial plant. This fragrant bloomer is characterized by its minty aroma and attractive clusters of flowers. These blooms are not only visually appealing but also attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it a valuable plant for biodiversity.
Hardy to USDA zones 4-8, Mountain Mint is a hardy plant that thrives in a range of environments. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to different soil types, although it prefers well-drained soil. This plant can reach heights of up to three feet and forms a bushy mound, providing excellent ground cover.
Benefits of Growing Mountain Mint
There are numerous reasons to consider adding Mountain Mint to your garden. Its strong, pleasant aroma can act as a natural pest deterrent, making it a great companion plant. Additionally, its ability to attract beneficial insects supports local ecosystems. Gardeners appreciate its low-maintenance nature, as it requires minimal watering once established.
Whether you're looking to enhance your garden's beauty or support local wildlife, Mountain Mint is an excellent choice. Incorporate Mountain Mint into your gardening plans today and enjoy the multitude of benefits it offers. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this plant promises to be a rewarding addition to your garden landscape.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-8 |
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| Height: | 12 to 18 Inches |
| Width: | 12 to 18 Inches |
| Classification: | Flowering Perennial |
| Sunlight: | Full sun, tolerates partial sun |
| Habit: | Spreading, bushy growth |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flowering Season: | Mid summer through early fall |
| Foliage: | Green, minty fragrance |
| Soil Condition: | Prefers dry, average to sandy soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting; attracts pollinators, deer resistant |
How to Care for Mountain Mint
Before you buy Mountain Mint, make sure to read about the recommended care instructions to keep this plant healthy and thriving.
How do I plant Mountain Mint?
We suggest when planting your newly purchased Mountain Mint plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. Mountain Mint prefers drier soils so there is a less of a need to worry about mulch.
How do I water Mountain Mint?
After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Mountain Mint a good deep watering. Go slow, much of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every new plant in a mass planting of 1 gallon Mountain Mint. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.
How do I fertilize Mountain Mint?
We recommend feeding your Mountain Mint in the very early spring and again in mid summer after all new growth has hardened off and it begins to set flower buds. Espoma Flower-tone will give the plant a boost of nitrogen that will be needed for healthy foliage.
Do I need to deadhead Mountain Mint?
Mountain mint can spread through self-seeding, so deadheading spent flowers prevents seeds from forming and potentially leading to unwanted plants. Deadheading encourages the plant to produce more flowers by removing the energy-sapping spent blooms. Remove the spent flower heads regularly, especially during peak flowering.
