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