
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Virginia Mountain Mint
Virginia Mountain Mint is an easy-to-grow, wildlife-friendly, deer-resistant perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.
Description:
Virginia Mountain Mint is an easy-to-grow, wildlife-friendly, deer-resistant perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Its terminal clusters of tiny, white flowers, often spotted with purple, bloom July to September. The leaves have a fragrant, mint-like aroma when crushed. Virginia Mountain Mint tolerates bright shade, but produces more flowers in full sun.
Wildlife Value: Virginia Mountain Mint flowers are a valued nectar source for pollinators, including native bees and wasps, as well as beneficial insects. Pycnanthemum means “densely flowered,” a characteristic that enables many pollinators to visit at the same time.
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Summer
Bloom Colors: White
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Rate: Fast