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Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum pilosumNorth American herbaceous perennial with aromatic foliage and dense pollinator-rich flower clusters.
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Days to maturity
70–90 daysDays to germ.
7–14 daysSpacing
12 inHeight
24–36 inSun
SunHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 7–14 d
- Depth
- 0 in
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 70–90 d
- Spacing
- 12 in
- Height
- 24–36 in
- Sun
- Sun
- Frost
- tender
- Hardiness zones
- 5–8
Harvest
- Handling
- Leaves may be harvested throughout the growing season. Gather flowering tops and leaves in late summer to dry for winter use. Leaves may be used for making teas and scenting potpourris. Flowers can be used in dried arrangements.
Timing · Zone 5a
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9
Outdoor / directMay 21 – Jun 18
Bloom (from indoor)Jun 18 – Jul 9
Bloom (from outdoor)Jul 30 – Sep 17
Windows are anchored to an average last frost of May 21 (1 year in 10 as early as Apr 29, as late as Jun 2) and an average first frost of Sep 18 (1 year in 10 as early as Sep 6, as late as Oct 8). In a late or early year, slide them with it.
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