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Genus: Pycnanthemum muticum
Common Name: Short-toothed Mountain Mint
Description: - Deer and drought tolerant - One of the best nectar sources for native butterflies - Bees go crazy for it
Bloom Time: July to September
Size: 2’ to 3’ high – 2’ wide
Growth Rate:
Exposure: Full sun to part sha
Hardiness: Zones 4 to 8
Soil: Moist, well drained
Uses: Try pairing with coreopsis, blazing star, coneflower, muhly grass or bushy bluestem at wood's edge. Excellent for a naturalized border or woodland garden
Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pycnanthemum-muticum/common-name/short-toothed-mountain-mint/
Other Link:
Short-toothed Mountain Mint