Pycnanthemum muticum 
Mountain Mint is another plant that gets a gold star! You can enjoy observing the variety of insects that are attracted by the gentle minty aroma this plant emanates, including cool looking native wasps (they won’t bother you, they want the plant!) and a ton of other pollinators like butterflies and bees.
 
Pycnanthemum muticum lends a knockout texture and color to your garden with its silvery bracts (leaf-like petals) and blueish leaves, not to mention that lovely scent that will lead you straight to it.
 
Plan a spot for this lovely in full sun and average soils. As it is in the mint family it has the tendency to spread in optimal conditions, but is easily kept in check by root pruning in the spring.
 
Use: Use as a culinary mint substitute. Mojitos?!
 
Plants can be purchased in-person or online (with in-person pick-up).
All online orders will be ready for pick-up 24-72 hours after purchase. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready. We kindly ask that you pick-up any orders within one week of purchase. 
 
Photos 2-5 courtesy of Dan Wilder