Koelle;s Mountain Mint Seeds ~Pycnanthemum muticum~ Blunt Mountain-Mint ~Eastern Native ~ Hardy Perennial ~ Silver-frosted Beauty ~(10 Seeds)

Pycnanthemum, the mountain mints, is a remarkable genus endemic to North America, comprising beautiful, well-behaved perennials with aromatic foliage and dense flower clusters beloved by native pollinators.The genus name, Pycnanthemum, comes from the Latin 'pycno' (dense) and 'anthemum' (flower), referring to their characteristically dense flower clusters that provide abundant nectar for bees and other pollinators.Koelle's Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) stands out as perhaps the most striking member of this American genus. Each stem is crowned with broad, silvery-white bracts cradling clusters of tiny flowers, creating the distinctive effect of frost in midsummer. The wide, aromatic leaves form a robust backdrop, while this mountain mint maintains a well-behaved growth habit unlike aggressive European mints.Growing 2-4 feet tall, it forms impressive clumps that become absolute pollinator festivals from July through September. The silvery heads attract remarkable diversity of native bees, wasps, and butterflies throughout the extended flowering period. Even when not in bloom, the aromatic foliage provides bold texture and deep green structure to the garden.**~ Growing Koelle's Mountain Mint ~**Thrives in full sun to partial shade in average to moist soils. More shade-tolerant than other mountain mints. Space plants 24-30 inches apart. While vigorous, it creates contained colonies perfect for meadow gardens or perennial borders.**For best results,** plant where its architectural presence can shine - along paths where the fragrance can be enjoyed, or in pollinator gardens where its extraordinary wildlife value proves its worth many times over. Leaves can be used fresh or dried for tea and cooking.**~ Germination Instructions ~**Native mountain mints are easy to germinate and grow, with no pretreatment needed. Surface sow seeds in fall or early spring, barely covering as they need light to germinate. Keep consistently moist until germination occurs in 2-3 weeks.