Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
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With slender, fragrant foliage and clusters of soft white flowers, Narrow Leaf Mountain Mint brings a delicate look and powerful pollinator punch. It grows 2-3 feet tall and blooms from mid to late summer with a subtle silvery shimmer.
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Thrives in full sun and dry to medium soils; drought tolerant and easy to grow in meadows or sunny spots in the garden. Cut back in late spring or late fall to maintain a tidy form.
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Forms upright clumps and spreads slowly by rhizomes - perfect for weaving through sunny plantings without overwhelming neighbors. Adds fine texture and herbal fragrance to garden edges.
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Native to eastern and central North America, found in dry fields, open woods, roadsides, and prairies.
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Fine, thread-like leaves emerge in spring with a minty aroma, followed by airy blooms in mid to late summer. Seed heads and foliage persist into fall, often taking on warm bronze tones.
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A magnet for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects - one of the best native plants for pollinator diversity. Its dense stems also provide cover and over-wintering habitat for insects and wildlife.
Narrow Leaf Mountain Mint