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Virginia Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum
If you are looking to add pollinator magnets to your garden, look no further than mountain mint. We have yet to find another perennial that attracts more. Clusters of tiny white flowers arrive in July and are held aloft sturdy upright stems. When crushed the leaves and stems release a beautiful mint aroma, enjoyed by humans but hated by deer. Plant this next to a path to take advantage of the added sensory benefit.
Conditions: Full to part sun; moist to wet soil
Size: 2′ – 3′ tall
Zone: 3 – 7
Wildlife Value: Flowers highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinating flies and wasps
