Appalachian Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum flexuosum, 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 (established)Moderate (seedling)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

GandariaBouea macrophylla

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Indian Kino TreePterocarpus marsupium

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Tall CoreopsisCoreopsis tripteris

Pest DeterrentPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hoary Mountain MintPycnanthemum incanum

Mountain mint species may compete and their essential oils can have allelopathic effects on congeners

White SnakerootAgeratina altissima

Mountain mint's strong aromatics may help suppress aggressive white snakeroot growth

Uses

Functions

Native Bee MagnetParasitic Wasp NectarPredatory Beetle HabitatBeneficial Fly AttractantSequential Bloom Summer-Fall

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Appalachian Mountain Mint grow in?

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

What are good companion plants for Appalachian Mountain Mint?

Good companions for Appalachian Mountain Mint include Gandaria, Indian Kino Tree, Tall Coreopsis.

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