Basil Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum clinopodioides, Lamiaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fendler's AsterSymphyotrichum fendleri

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Crooked-stem AsterSymphyotrichum prenanthoides

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Wild Bergamot Bee BalmMelissodes desponsus

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Oswegoland Mountain MintPycnanthemum nudum

Mountain mint species produce volatile oils that can inhibit germination and growth of congeners

Whorled Mountain MintPycnanthemum verticillatum

Mountain mint congeners produce overlapping essential oil profiles that inhibit each other

Uses

Functions

Attracts Native BeesSupports Predatory WaspsHosts Beneficial BeetlesConfuses Pest Insects With Strong AromaticsLate Summer Nectar SourceSupports Hoverflies

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Basil Mountain Mint grow in?

Basil Mountain Mint grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Basil Mountain Mint?

Good companions for Basil Mountain Mint include Fendler's Aster, Crooked-stem Aster, Wild Bergamot Bee Balm.

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