Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)

Potted Native Perennial

Appearances and Uses:

Blooms mid-summer with multiple, small white flowers. Outstanding source of nectar for pollinators and predatory wasps. Abundant fragrant foliage, growing up to 3ft. Thrives in poor soil and can grow aggressively, although not aggressive as its European cousins.

Growing Conditions:

Sun, dry to moist soils. Meadows and roadsides. Grows well in pots also if trying to avoid spreading rhizomes.