Narrowleaf Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) is a structural plant with white flowers from mid-summer to early fall. They prefer moist to dry soil in full sun where they can grow to 3 feet tall. They're best suited for sunny slopes and basins. Companion plants for this species include Grey-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) and 'Shenandoah' Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah').

Maintenance

No serious maintenance needs.

About

Light Requirements
Sun
Moisture Requirements
Banks, Slopes, Basin
Soil Requirements
Organically Rich Soil, Rock
Height
Short, Medium
Spacing
2 feet
Category
Structural
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes
Bloom Time
July, August, September
Bloom Color
White
Seasonality
Fall, Summer, Winter
Sociability
Groups of 5-10