Common Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)
Despite the name, does not occur in mountain habitats. Has a strong mint smell. Produces small white flowers (often with purple dots). Many insects strongly attracted to plant such as honeybees and Pearl Crescent butterflies.
Despite the name, does not occur in mountain habitats. Has a strong mint smell. Produces small white flowers (often with purple dots). Many insects strongly attracted to plant such as honeybees and Pearl Crescent butterflies.
Despite the name, does not occur in mountain habitats. Has a strong mint smell. Produces small white flowers (often with purple dots). Many insects strongly attracted to plant such as honeybees and Pearl Crescent butterflies.
Bloom: mid-summer
Habitats: fens; moist meadows in woodland areas; moist sand prairies; moist to mesic black soil prairies; rocky bluffs; swamps; thickets
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (up to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: clay; loam; gravel; sand