This is a native plant, but it is not available in the 2026 Wild Ones plant sale.
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Slender Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
PerennialSlender Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Dry – Medium
Soil
Any
Size
2-3'
Bloom
White, Jul–Sep
Why Grow It
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Did You Know?
Mountain Mint is considered one of the top pollinator plants in eastern North America — a single plant can attract dozens of bee, wasp, and butterfly species simultaneously.
The strong mint fragrance makes it highly deer resistant; deer and rabbits avoid browsing it entirely.
Its narrow, almost needle-like leaves are unique among the mountain mints and give the plant a fine, airy texture unusual in the mint family.
Wildlife Value
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Native Bees
One of the top-rated plants for pollinator diversity
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Monarch Butterfly
Important midsummer nectar source during breeding season
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Beneficial Wasps
Parasitoid wasps visit flowers aiding garden pest control
Good Companions
💛 Black-eyed Susan
🌾 Little Bluestem
🌸 Wild Bergamot
💜 New England Aster
Planting Guide
- Plant plugs in full sun in average to dry garden soil.
- Space 18 inches apart; spreads moderately by rhizomes over time.
- Minty foliage is deer resistant; no pest or disease problems.
Heads Up
Spreads by Root
Spreads quickly; may need containment
Plant Details
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