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