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CLUSTERED MOUNTAIN MINT
Pycnanthemum muticum
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(SKU: 20110)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-8 · Mature Height: 1-3 Feet · Mature Spread: 1-3 Feet
Step into summer with Clustered Mountain Mint, a magnet for pollinators and a garden workhorse wrapped in aromatic foliage. With softly hairy, ovate‑to‑lance leaves that carry a spearmint scent when brushed, this native perennial invites you to lean in and enjoy both its texture and fragrance. In mid to late summer the foliage is crowned with tight clusters of pinkish‑white flowers framed by silvery bracts, giving the whole plant a frosted‑snow appearance that adds shimmering contrast in the border.
While many mints are infamous for aggressive spread, Clustered Mountain Mint offers the same rhizomatous ambition with better behavior: it will naturalize beautifully in the right spot, but can be managed if you'd rather keep it tidy. Loved by bees, butterflies and beneficial wasps, it becomes a buzzing micro‑ecosystem in your garden.
Whether you're refreshing a native meadow, building a pollinator border, or layering texture between perennials, this plant delivers easy charm and ecological value. With full sun to part shade adaptability and tolerance of a variety of soils (so long as they're not soggy), it's as practical as it is attractive.
Family: Lamiaceae · Common Name: Smokey Mountain Mint
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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CLUSTERED MOUNTAIN MINT Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Light Pink |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Prefers Dry Soils |
| • | Well-Drained |
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CLUSTERED MOUNTAIN MINT Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers well‑drained to moderately dry soils; avoid heavy, wet, or waterlogged ground.
- Tolerates average soils but avoid persistently soggy conditions.
- Clay, loam or sandy soils are acceptable when drainage is good.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun yields the best flowering and silvery‑bracted contrast.
- Part shade is tolerated, though blooms may be reduced in deep shade.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Establish with regular watering; then tolerate some dry spells.
- Less drought‑tolerant than many mints—provide moisture in hot, dry periods.
- Avoid waterlogging to prevent flop or root issues.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- A light organic compost or slow‑release fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.
- Avoid heavy fertilizing that encourages lush foliage at expense of flowers.
- Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Dead‑heading spent flower clusters helps maintain neat appearance and reduces unwanted spread.
- In spring, you can shear root runners if you want to contain expansion.
- After blooming, you may cut back older stems to tidy the clump and promote fresh summer growth.
Interesting Notes About CLUSTERED MOUNTAIN MINT
- 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year: Recognized by the Perennial Plant Association as the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year for its ecological and garden merits.
- Pollinator Party Central: This mountain mint attracts an astonishing variety of bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, becoming a living pollinator hub.
- Minty but Mannered: Although part of the mint family, Clustered Mountain Mint is far less invasive than many true mints — it spreads via rhizomes but is controllable.
- Tea Time Origins: Native Americans used the leaves for teas and remedies; the aromatic foliage can still be crushed and smelled today.
- "Snow‑Tipped" Look: The silvery bracts that surround the tiny flower heads give the plant a frost‑dusted appearance in mid‑summer.
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