Narrowleaf Mountainmint
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Lamiaceae
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