Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Virginia Mountainmint, Wild Basil, Prairie Hyssop
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: July-September
Height: 2' to 3'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium
USDA Zone: 5a-10b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 220000
Mountain Mint is a somewhat misleading name as this wildflower is most commonly found in moist prairies, meadows, and swamps. Clusters of small, white, 2-lipped flowers grace the strongly minty scented foliage, and tend to attract a large number of nectar seeking insects and butterflies. Though the strong scent of this plant is repugnant to most herbivores, the leaves have been often used by wild gardeners for various teas.
