Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum) is a native North American perennial herb with silvery-tipped foliage and clusters of tiny white flowers that shimmer through summer. These non-GMO mountain mint seeds grow into bushy, upright clumps whose leaves give off a cool, spearmint-like fragrance. It is one of the very best plants for supporting pollinators in the herb or wildflower garden.Who it's forPerfect for pollinator gardeners, native-plant enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a fragrant, well-behaved minty herb for tea and garnishes.How & when to plantSow in fall or start indoors after a 30–60 day cold-moist stratification, then surface-sow as seeds need light. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun to part shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8, mountain mint grows in average to moist, well-drained soil and forms tidy clumps rather than spreading aggressively.HarvestLeaves are ready to snip in about 90–100 days once plants are established. Harvest sprigs anytime through the season for fresh use or drying; the flavor is strongest just before and during flowering.Benefits & usesThe minty leaves make a refreshing herbal tea and a cool garnish for drinks and desserts. In the garden, mountain mint's frosty flower clusters are famous for drawing an extraordinary range of bees, wasps, butterflies, and beneficial insects.Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Mountain Mint From Seed, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.
