Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Slender Mountain Mint
Extremely narrow, almost needle-like leaves and profuse terminal clusters of small white flowers that bloom mid-late summer. Emits a strong, mint-like aroma when crushed. Attract bees and native wasps.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
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Attributes
- Fall Color
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Rounded
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Mesic Prairie
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Flower Color
- White
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Flower Type
- Tubular
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1/2"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Sporobolus heterolepis (NGN)
Prairie Dropseed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Rounded
- Height: 24" – 36"
Carex muskingumensis (NGN)
Palm Sedge
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Rounded
- Height: 24" – 36"
Carex bicknellii (NGN)
Copper-shouldered Oval Sedge
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Rounded
- Height: 24" – 36"
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