PYCNANTHEMUM VIRGINIANUM

Pycnanthemum virginianum
American Mountain Mint

»  Distinctly narrow, aromatic leaves
»  Host plant for Hermit Sphinx and Tobacco Budworm
»  Attracts butterflies such as Pearl Crescent and Banded Hairstreak

Category:Perennial
Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
Hardiness Zone:3-7
Height:2-3 ft
Spread:12-18 in
Bloom Color:White Shades
Foliage Color:Green Shades
A bushy native perennial with narrow, aromatic leaves and dense clusters of white summer flowers. Its abundant nectar feeds bees, wasps, flies, beetles and butterflies, including Pearl Crescent and Banded Hairstreak, and it’s a larval host for caterpillars like Hermit Sphinx and Tobacco Budworm moths. When planted in groups, it adds texture and wildlife value to gardens and meadows.