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Pycnanthemum virginiana

Virginia Mountain Mint

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From July to September, white flowers bloom that are spotted with pink or violet. Petals are fused into a tube for their lower half, but free in their upper halves. Top two petals fused into a single lobe, other petal lobes splayed with a ragged appearance. Flowers are arranged in tightly packed clusters on square, hairless stems. Leaves are elongate, and taper to their tips.

Additional Information:


Height
24-36 Inches

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Spread
12-18 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
White


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Hydrologic Designation

FAC

Root

Fibrous

Season of Interest

Late (July-frost)
Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average

Sun Exposure

Medium Sun/Average Shade
Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map