About Mountain Mint

a.k.a Virginia Mountain Mint this native, is a herbaceous perennial that can grow 2'-3' in height. Desptie being named Mountain Mint, this wildflower more commonly grows in meadows, swamps, and alongside ponds or streams. This plant blooms with clusters of  white flowers between July and September, attracting Honey Bees and Pearl Crescent Butterflies, along with other native pollinators. Pest such as leaf-chewing insects typically leave these plants alone because of the scent of the leaves. The narrow, white-haired leaves produce a strong, but pleasant minty aroma that can be dried and used for teas.

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