Seeds: Pycnanthemum muticum (clustered mountain mint)
local ecotype
 
Seed Information
Stratification code:
A: Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location. 
 
Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.
 
Plant information
Mountain Mint is another plant that gets a gold star! You can enjoy observing the variety of insects that are attracted by the gentle minty aroma this plant emanates, including cool looking native wasps (they won’t bother you, they want the plant!) and a ton of other pollinators like butterflies and bees.
 
Pycnanthemum muticum lends a knockout texture and color to your garden with its silvery bracts (leaf-like petals) and blueish leaves, not to mention that lovely scent that will lead you straight to it.
 
Plan a spot for this lovely in full sun and average soils. As it is in the mint family it has the tendency to spread in optimal conditions, but is easily kept in check by root pruning in the spring.
 
Use: Use as a culinary mint substitute. Mojitos?!