Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
$22.00 / 1G AB
Slender Mountain Mint ·
Description
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, commonly known as Slender Mountain Mint, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pink and white flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America. It supports Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata) larvae. In the landscape, it works well in border, meadow, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to drought, dry soil, and erosion.
Benefits
Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium provides cultivar-specific ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal interest.
Usage/Use
Native garden, pollinator garden, meadow
Native Range
North America
| Pycnanthemum tenuifolium | |
| Slender Mountain Mint | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| Strong | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Beneficial Insects | |
| Prairie Meadows | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |