Fragrant and full of life, Mountain Mint fills the garden with both scent and sound—its silvery bracts and clusters of white flowers buzz with pollinators all summer long. Compact yet vigorous, it brings a cooling, refreshing feel to meadows and borders alike.
This adaptable native thrives in full sun and medium soils, forming dense clumps that resist browsing and crowd out weeds. Its aromatic foliage makes it both beautiful and functional.
Identification : Upright stems with opposite, mint-scented leaves; white to pale lavender flower clusters surrounded by silvery bracts.
Bloom Time: July–September
Mature Height2–3 feet.
Growth Rate: Fast; spreading clump-former.
Site Preferences: Full sun; medium to moist soils; tolerates clay and loam.
Wildlife Value : Magnet for bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps; supports diverse pollinator communities.
Cultural Presence: Excellent for pollinator gardens, borders, and meadows; aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits.
Fragrant and full of life, Mountain Mint fills the garden with both scent and sound—its silvery bracts and clusters of white flowers buzz with pollinators all summer long. Compact yet vigorous, it brings a cooling, refreshing feel to meadows and borders alike.
This adaptable native thrives in full sun and medium soils, forming dense clumps that resist browsing and crowd out weeds. Its aromatic foliage makes it both beautiful and functional.
Identification : Upright stems with opposite, mint-scented leaves; white to pale lavender flower clusters surrounded by silvery bracts.
Bloom Time: July–September
Mature Height2–3 feet.
Growth Rate: Fast; spreading clump-former.
Site Preferences: Full sun; medium to moist soils; tolerates clay and loam.
Wildlife Value : Magnet for bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps; supports diverse pollinator communities.
Cultural Presence: Excellent for pollinator gardens, borders, and meadows; aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits.
