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Pycnanthemum muticum

Short Toothed Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum
Description

An aromatic, summer bloomer that produces white flower clusters with a pinkish cast, on sturdy upright stems; blooms persist from summer into fall; large leaf bracts just below flowers are silvery-white; an excellent border or container plant

Ornamental Features

Short Toothed Mountain Mint has masses of beautiful clusters of white flowers with silver bracts at the ends of the stems from mid summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Planting & Growing

Short Toothed Mountain Mint will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

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Cold Hardy to Zone:

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Soil Type

Fall Color

Deer Resistance:

full sun to partial shade

dry

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moist

4a

3

ft.

24 inches

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