Virginia Mountain Mint

(Pycnanthemum virginianum)

• Description: Square-stemmed plant topped with flat clusters of tiny flowers in white, sometimes spotted with purple. All parts of the plant smell like mint when crushed, and the leaves can be used as a substitute for other mints.
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Blooms: Summer
• Sun Requirements: Sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist soils.
• Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies.
• Uses: Useful in raingardens, pond borders or as an addition to an herb garden.
• Suggested Pairings: Coneflower, Black-eyed susan.