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Virginia Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum (Virginia Mountain Mint)

Category: Perennial • Herb

Virginia Mountain Mint is a pollinator-friendly plant with aromatic foliage, ideal for gardens and naturalized areas.

Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Width: 1-2 feet
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 3-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Summer
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer Ā· Kansas State University Ā· 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Virginia Mountain Mint is a perennial herb known for its aromatic foliage and clusters of small white flowers. It attracts pollinators and thrives in a variety of soil types.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained with moderate moisture; adaptable to various pH levels.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

pollinator gardenmass planting

Special Features

Attracts pollinatorsaromatic foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for naturalized areas and can help control erosion. Works well in wildflower gardens.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Virginia Mountain Mint a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

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