plant in the mint family with helpful seeds nyt Mountain Mint

plant in the mint family with helpful seeds nyt Mountain MintMountain Mint is native to eastern North America. This rustic mint is valued for its nectar rich flowers, attracting beneficials into the garden space. Grows to 3 4 feet, forming multiple tiers of small white flowers speckled with lavender. Leaves can be used for tea and, when crushed, have a spicy mint flavor, also said to help repel insects. Place this pollinator attractor along the edges of a woodland or back border of the garden. Full to part

Mountain Mint is native to eastern North America. This rustic mint is valued for its nectar rich flowers, attracting beneficials into the garden space. Grows to 3-4 feet,  forming multiple tiers of small white flowers speckled with lavender. Leaves can be used for tea and, when crushed, have a spicy mint flavor, also said to help repel insects. Place this pollinator attractor along the edges of a woodland or back border of the garden. Full to part shade. 

100 seeds 

PLANTING

Pycnanthemum pilosum

Perennial, zone 4-8

Germination: 7-14 days

Seed Planting Depth: on the surface, lightly press in

Starting Indoors/Outdoors:  Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70 ºF soil temperatures. Transplant 10-12" apart. Sow outdoors around the last frost date, a few seeds every 2-3", thin to 10-12" apart. Starting indoors provides the most successful results.

Light Needs:  Full sun to part shade

Soil Needs:  Mountain Mint needs average, well drained soil

Uses: Culinary, medicinal, ornamental, attracts bees and beneficals