.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Narrowleaf Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum tenuifolium Description This perennial herb features slender, aromatic leaves with clusters of small white to pale pink flowers. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, forming dense, fragrant clumps attractive to pollinators. Suggested Uses Ideal for naturalized gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, and containers. Its aromatic foliage makes it a great addition to herb gardens and landscape edges. Plant Details Botanical Name: Narrowleaf Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum tenuifolium Common Name: Narrowleaf Mountain Mint Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall, spreading to 2 feet wide Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Aromatic, lance-shaped leaves Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds Indoor Friendly: Not typically, prefers outdoor conditions Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: Yes, leaves and flowers emit a pleasant aroma Cut Flower: Suitable for fresh arrangements Grows Well With: Other xeriscape plants and pollinator species Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, spacing 18-24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions once established Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or well-drained clay soils Humidity: Average to low humidity preference Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and control size. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; minimal protection needed in warmer zones. Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil level Fertilization: Light feeding in early spring with balanced fertilizer Special Care: Prefers minimal disturbance once established