Pycnanthemum pilosum - P9

Description
The Mountain mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) is an upright perennial that produces creamy white flowers from July to September. Its hairy, lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Mountain mint is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Mountain mint are medium green, lanceolate, hairy.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain mint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Mountain mint sets beautiful accents together with: Purple sage, cascade thyme 'Odoratus', purple coneflower.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Pycnanthemum pilosum forms creamy white flowers from July.

Use
Cutting, bee pasture, medicinal plant, scented garden