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Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Mountain Mint
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Fragrant leaves are dusted with a silvery cast. Not as drought tolerant as other varieties. Spreads slowly by rhizomes but is not invasive like true mint. Leaves can be used for tea and smell like spearmint. Late summer brings interesting but small pink blooms that attract many pollinators. Tolerates dappled shade and full sun.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Mountain Mint get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mountain Mint need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Mountain Mint need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Mountain Mint grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Mountain Mint deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Mountain Mint in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Mountain Mint wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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