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short tooth mountain mint

Botanical Name:  Pycnanthemum muticum
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)

Description:   Arguably the most attractive of the mountain mints, dark green leaves of short tooth mountain mint take on a frosted appearance near the delicate bloom.  When in bloom it is "Grand Central" for pollinators including native bees, wasps, flies, hummingbirds, and butterflies.  Simple a "must have" for the pollinator garden.

Growing Conditions: Grows from 1-3 ft in medium sized clumps or stands that are easily divided in spring. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate a fair amount of shade.  Tolerates a wide range of soils.

Bloom Time: Jul - Sep
Bloom Color: White

Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Highly attractive to a wide range of pollinators.

Native Status: PA Native

Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden
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