Edibles – Herbs – Appalachian Mountain Mint

Appalachian Mountain Mint 

Botanical name: pycnanthemum flexuosum 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height with a 1-3 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: grows 4-6 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  summer blooms and harvest 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, herb garden, borders/edging, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, drought tolerant, fragrant foliage 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-3 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: summer, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: coneflower, milkweed, black-eyed susan 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans, potentially toxic for pets if ingested in large amounts 

Invasive species: no