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(Pycnanthemum pilosum)
Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum)
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Photo by: john_hall | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: john_hall | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-07-04T15:18:47-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Pycnanthemum pilosum, commonly known as Hairy Mountain Mint, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, meadows, and prairie margins in the Central and Southern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of up to 0.5 feet (0.2 meters). The plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and dense clusters of tiny, tubular flowers that are purple and white, blooming in the summer. These flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to any garden focused on supporting local wildlife.
Hairy Mountain Mint is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, which can be used to make herbal teas. It is also appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions. This plant is often used in naturalized plantings, borders, and pollinator gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires low to medium amounts of water. While it is adaptable to different soil types, it performs best in well-drained soils. There are no major disease problems, but it can spread readily by rhizomes, which should be considered when planting in small spaces.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairy Mountain Mint is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, which can be used to make herbal teas. It is also appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions. This plant is often used in naturalized plantings, borders, and pollinator gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires low to medium amounts of water. While it is adaptable to different soil types, it performs best in well-drained soils. There are no major disease problems, but it can spread readily by rhizomes, which should be considered when planting in small spaces.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.167-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, meadows, and prairie margins
Other Names
Common Names: Whorled Mountainmint
Scientific Names: , Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum, Pycnanthemum pilosum, Pycnanthemum muticum var. pilosum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum (Nutt.) Cooperr.