Mountain-mints – Broad-leaved mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) Seeds
Mountain-mints – Broad-leaved mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) Seeds
Mountain mints are aromatic plants with dramatic grey-green foliage and a distinctive minty scent. In late summer, the tiny white flowers produce copious amounts of nectar attracting a huge number of pollinating insects including bees and butterflies. A tough and handsome plant for the garden or meadow. Slowly forms clumps.
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.