Occurs naturally in rich rocky woods, north-facing slopes, cliffs, ledges, pastures, and roadsides. Host for Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) caterpillar Native Habitat.Deer do not like this plant the smell and taste will deter them. This plant is not aggressive but will spread. Short-toothed Mountain mint will grow to about 2 to 3 feet tall in full sun or part shade. Short-Toothed Mountain Mint ( Pycnanthemum muticum) is an aromatic perennial that prefers average to moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Nectar source for diverse number of pollinators The flowers are white and pink and the upper leaves are grayish green, very pretty.Alvin and I took a quick video on a walk by our year old native test garden. An aromatic perennial, it thrives in sunny or. This mountain mint is well-loved by insects and humans alike. Garden Companionsīlack-eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia hirta) Bear Tongue ( Penstemon digitalis) Joe Pye Weed ( Eupatorium dubium or E. Short Toothed Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum muticum, is an all-star plant. Pycnanthemum muticum, Short Toothed Mountain Mint. Also called short-toothed or clustered mountain mint, it is one of the best nectar sources for native butterflies–this is a pollinator magnet! When planted in groups or massed, the silvery bracts give the entire planting the appearance of being dusted by a white powdery snow. This native is happiest at the wood’s edge and is excellent for a naturalized border or woodland garden. In summer, plants are topped by dense rounded clusters of tiny white to lavender tubular flowers. Silvery green foliage is nicely aromatic. This mint relative bears oval toothed leaves on strong square stems. A herbaceous perennial that forms a 2-foot tall mass of silver/gray. Size: 2-3 feet in height, 2 foot spread This is one for all you gardeners out there wanting to feed the pollinators.Native Range, USDA Zone, Eastern United States. ![]() Bloom Time: Summer blossoms – July, August, September flower is diminutive bell-shaped red spurs with a yellow center Blunt Mountainmint, Short Toothed Mountain Mint, Clustered Mountain Mint.Soils: Dry to moist soils, does well in poor soils Mountain mints, such as this Short-toothed Mountain Mint ( Pycnanthemum muticum Joey Williamson, 2020 HGIIC, Clemson Extension Would you like an easy-to-grow perennial that flowers from July to August and is a magnet for many pollinating wasps, skippers, bees, and moths Then consider mountain mint for your garden.
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