How to Grow and Care for Mountain mints

Blunt Mountainmint (*Pycnanthemum muticum*) is a perennial herb species native to the United States. Blunt Mountainmint often attracts butterflies and other pollinators and grows optimally in full sunlight. This species is often found in gardens and meadows.

Mountain mint, or hoary mountainmint, is a relative to the mint family. This perennial grows well in rocky and sandy soil and is often found in fields and forests. Butterflies and honeybees enjoy its dense clusters of white flowers.

A member of the mint family, slender mountain mint is also known as common horsemint and Virginia Thyme. It releases a fragrance similar to mint when crushed. The showy white flowers attract butterflies.

Hairy mountain mint (Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum) is indigenous to North America and grows well in the prairies and other hot, dry conditions. The flowers are very attractive to a wide variety of native pollinators including bees, butterflies, and moths. As a member of the mint family, this plant possesses a strong minty scent which often discourages mammals from interacting with it.

Virginia mountain mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from summer to fall with clusters of showy white flowers. Grows in full sun with medium moisture and well-drained soil. Aromatic leaves emit a mint-like fragrance when crushed. A perfect addition to the herb garden or as a border plant in the flower garden.