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Pycnanthemum verticillatum

whorled mountain mint

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Height: 12-30 in
Spread: 12-36 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Edible
• Fragrant
Landscape Use
• Rain Garden
• Naturalize
• Massing
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


whorled mountain mint - Pycnanthemum verticillatum from Native Plant Trust
whorled mountain mint - Pycnanthemum verticillatum from Native Plant Trust
whorled mountain mint - Pycnanthemum verticillatum from Native Plant Trust