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(Pycnanthemum flexuosum)
Appalachian Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum flexuosum)
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Becky Dill
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Photo by: Becky Dill | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Becky Dill | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-24T17:16:35Z |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements
| • Precipitation | 52" - 62" |
| • High Temp. | 83°F - 92°F |
| • Low Temp. | 18°F - 39°F |
Summary
Pycnanthemum flexuosum, commonly known as Appalachian Mountainmint, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the open woodlands and grassy borders in the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters). The plant forms clumps with square stems and has a minty fragrance when its leaves are crushed. Appalachian Mountainmint blooms from mid-summer to early fall, producing clusters of small, tubular flowers that are purple and white, which are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Appalachian Mountainmint is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, which can be used to make herbal teas. It is also appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its ability to attract beneficial insects to the garden. This plant is suitable for naturalistic plantings, herb gardens, and as a border plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range of moisture conditions. While generally pest-free, it can spread vigorously by rhizomes and may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Appalachian Mountainmint is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, which can be used to make herbal teas. It is also appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its ability to attract beneficial insects to the garden. This plant is suitable for naturalistic plantings, herb gardens, and as a border plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range of moisture conditions. While generally pest-free, it can spread vigorously by rhizomes and may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and grassy borders
Other Names
Common Names: Appalachian Mountain-Mint, Mountain Mint
Scientific Names: Pycnanthemum flexuosum, Pycnanthemum virginicum, Pycnanthemum linifolium, Pycnanthemum aristatum, Koellia flexuosa, Brachystemum linifolium, Koellia hugeri, Koellia aristata, Koellia capitata
GBIF Accepted Name: Pycnanthemum flexuosum (Walter) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.