Seeds: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrow leaved mountain mint)

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

They don’t come much more descriptive than the aptly named narrow-leaved mountain mint! This aromatic perennial has many very narrow, needle-like leaves that release a sweet minty aroma when crushed.

The small white flowers are clustered at the top of a tall, stiff, stem, and have tiny purple spots on the petals. Thanks to the long blooming season, bees and other pollinators are sustained with nectar and pollen into the early fall.

Mountain Mint is able to withstand fairly intense conditions, growing in the sunniest and driest area of your yard. According to GoBotany.org, “The Cherokee were known to use the leaves as a poultice to treat headaches, and internally to treat colds, fever, and upset stomach.” The leaves can also be rubbed on the skin to repel biting insects.

Seeds: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium (narrow leaved mountain mint)

$4.75

Quantity

packet	200
stratification code	A

type:	herbaceous perennial
sun needs:	full sun, part sun/part shade
water needs:	dry, average, moist
height:	1-4'
plant spacing:	1/sq ft
bloom time:	July, August, September
bloom color:	white

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.