Pycnanthemum flexuosum / APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MINT
Pycnanthemum flexuosum, commonly known as Longleaf Mountain Mint, is a fragrant, perennial herb native to North America, prized for its attractive foliage and small, aromatic flowers. It features narrow, silvery-green leaves and produces dense clusters of tiny white to light purple flowers that bloom in late summer, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Longleaf Mountain Mint thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it’s drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. Its strong minty fragrance adds an aromatic element to the garden, especially when the leaves are crushed. This plant is also known for its ability to tolerate a variety of soil conditions and is a great choice for meadow gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, or wildflower gardens.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - silvery white
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Pycnanthemum flexuosum, commonly known as Longleaf Mountain Mint, is a fragrant, perennial herb native to North America, prized for its attractive foliage and small, aromatic flowers. It features narrow, silvery-green leaves and produces dense clusters of tiny white to light purple flowers that bloom in late summer, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Longleaf Mountain Mint thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it’s drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. Its strong minty fragrance adds an aromatic element to the garden, especially when the leaves are crushed. This plant is also known for its ability to tolerate a variety of soil conditions and is a great choice for meadow gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, or wildflower gardens.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - silvery white
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Pycnanthemum flexuosum, commonly known as Longleaf Mountain Mint, is a fragrant, perennial herb native to North America, prized for its attractive foliage and small, aromatic flowers. It features narrow, silvery-green leaves and produces dense clusters of tiny white to light purple flowers that bloom in late summer, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Longleaf Mountain Mint thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it’s drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. Its strong minty fragrance adds an aromatic element to the garden, especially when the leaves are crushed. This plant is also known for its ability to tolerate a variety of soil conditions and is a great choice for meadow gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces, or wildflower gardens.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - silvery white
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
