Pycnanthemum flexuosum (tenuifolium) - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum flexuosum) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces magenta-coloured, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Mountain mint is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pycnanthemum tenuifolium.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Mountain mint are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain mint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up. - Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Pycnanthemum flexuosum forms lip-shaped, magenta-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from July.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden