Herb 'Mountain Mint'

Pycnanthemum pilosum — Mountain Mint

Cool and calming as a mountain breeze, Mountain Mint brings fragrance, form, and texture to both garden and bouquet. Slender stems carry soft sage-green foliage dusted with silvery bloom, topped by clusters of tiny white flowers kissed with the faintest periwinkle hue. The scent—crisp, herbal, and clean—rises as you work with it, lending freshness to arrangements and tranquility to any space.

Beloved by bees and florists alike, Mountain Mint is the secret ingredient of the cutting garden—equally at home among soft pastels or vivid blooms. Its branching stems add structure and airiness, pairing beautifully with Linen Zinnias for a neutral palette or with Coral Reef Phlox for gentle colour contrast. A textural classic: fragrant, serene, and quietly striking.

DETAILS:

QTY: 100

SITE: Sun/Part Shade

TYPE: Perennial

DEPTH: Surface

GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 20°C

MATURITY: 70-90 Days

HEIGHT: 24-36"

SPACING: 12"

HOW TO GROW:
Transplant (recommended): Start 6-8 weeks before setting out in early spring; young plants can withstand some freezing. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium, gently pressing them into the soil mix. Do not cover, as the seeds require light to germinate. Transplant seedlings into individual containers when the first true leaves appear. Pinch off the top sets of leaves regularly starting at the seedling stage for a bushier, healthier plant. When 3-4" tall, transplant outside, spacing plants 12-18" apart in rows 18" apart. Since mint spreads quickly, choose location carefully, possibly with a growth barrier. Water deeply once in a while, rather than watering the plants lightly more often. To prevent the spread of leaf diseases, water the soil and not the foliage. Cut back the plants to the ground before winter. This will make for healthier, more prolific plants the following year.