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Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)
Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)
Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)

Clustered Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)

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    Clustered Mountain Mint brings both visual texture and unmatched pollinator power to the garden. Its topmost leaves turn a frosty silver in midsummer, complementing small white blooms that appear in dense clusters and continue into early fall. This plant is often alive with activity: bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps flock to it more than almost any other species.

    While it has a strong minty aroma, it’s not edible due to a numbing compound in the leaves, though that same feature makes it unappealing to deer. It thrives in full to part sun and a variety of soils, from moist to moderately dry, making it one of the most versatile native plants for sunny or lightly shaded gardens.

    Why Choose Clustered Mountain Mint?

    • Top-rated pollinator magnet, especially for native bees
    • Showy silver bracts add midsummer brightness
    • Aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits
    • Clump-forming and not invasive like other mints
    • Excellent companion for rain gardens and meadows

    Cut back stems in late fall or early spring to encourage tidy regrowth. Divide every few years to maintain vigor and shape.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 24 in
    Max Height: 36 in
    Soil Moisture: Moist, Medium, and Dry
    Soil Types: Sand, Loam, and Clay
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) and Partial Sun (3-6 hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Pollinators, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Pet Safe, Butterfly Host, Drought Tolerant, Soil Stabilizing, and Yard Friendly