Narrowleaf Mountainmint

Other names

Virginia Mint

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Eastern U.S.A.

Biocultural value

Honey bees feast on the nectar produced in these tiny white flowers. Leaves make a minty tea and add flavor to fruit punches.

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden, Robison Herb Garden, South Hill Swamp, Salt Road Fen

Source of plant

Garden Place

Description

Similar to P. flexuosum, but having stems glabrous; leaves sessile, linear; calyx teeth awnless, with firm,sharp tips.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

bee plant, food

Status

L3|S5|G5