Mountain-mints – Broad-leaved mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) Seeds

Native to Maine: Yes

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in moist to dry soil

Grows up to: 3'

Blooms: In late summer

Pairs well with: Flowering raspberry, three-lobed coneflower, wild lettuce, nodding onion, heart-leaved Alexander, Virginia mountain-mint, and wild bee-balm

Natural habitat: Meadows and thickets with moist to dry soils

Seeds per packet: 50-100

Germination Code(s): A and C

These seeds do not need a winter or cold period to germinate. Seeds do need light to germinate. Sow these seeds on the soil surface and leave uncovered, outdoors in pots from November through April. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.