Clustered Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Courtesy R.W. Smith, Lady Bird Wildflower Center
Summary
Arguably the most attractive of the mountain mints, the finely-textured, dark green leaves of clustered mountain mint take on a frosted appearance near the delicate blooms. Like other members of its family, when in full flower, it’s abuzz with a plethora of pollinators including native bees, wasps, flies, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Research has found mountain mint to be one of the most beneficial plants for supporting our pollinator pals, so clustered mountain mint is a “must have” for the pollinator garden.
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FAMILY
Lamiaceae (Mint)
BLOOM TIME
July-August
FLOWER
White with magenta pattern
MATURE SIZE
2-3'
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun to part shade
SOIL CONDITIONS
Average
NATIVE STATUS
PA Native
Ecosystem Connections
Mountain mints are a host plant for 5 species of caterpillars, including the hermit sphinx and tobacco budworm moths. Many pollinators enjoy sipping the nectar from its shallow blooms.
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