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Short Toothed Mountain Mint

American Beauties Native Plants

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 24 - 36 Inches
  • Mature Spread 24 - 36 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 9

North American native plants are great choices for attracting beneficial pollinators and other wildlife to your garden. Short Toothed Mountain Mint is a lesser known native perennial that will not only attract loads of native bees and other pollinators, it has a beautiful display of tiny pink flowers highlighted by large silvery white bracts. Even though this plant is used for its minty scent and flavored leaves, it does not have the invasive growth tendency as a true Mentha plant.

The medium size and silvery green foliage of Short Toothed Mountain Mint make it a great contrast to other darker leaves plants in the garden. Since Mountain Mint has a relatively long bloom period, from July to September, this perennial would work as a single specimen plant in a smaller garden. Mountain Mint is best when used to naturalize a large area. The plant multiplies by underground rhizomes that need space to spread. Mountain Mint also works as a Rain Garden plant placed in zone 1 or 2.

Short Toothed Mountain Mint Care

Short Toothed Mountain Mint prefers a sunny to partly shady site that has well draining soil. It will tolerate boggy soils and adapt to drier, droughty soils. The key to making this native more drought tolerant is consistent and deep watering while it is young. This will force the roots to grow deeper to find moisture. Mulching with organic compost or leaves also helps soils to retain more moisture over time.

Pruning back of Mountain Mint should not be done until the early spring. Wildlife will use this perennial for shelter during the winter. Remove the previous years’ growth as the new growth emerges. Fertilizing should not be required. Dividing and replanting every 3-4 years will keep Short Toothed Mountain Mint growing and blooming vigorously.

Short Toothed Mountain Mint Spacing

Short Toothed Mountain Mint has a naturally short and compact growth habit. The mature height and width is 24-36 inches. Spacing the plants at 30 inches on center is recommended.

Short Toothed Mountain Mint Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 24 - 36 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Short Toothed Mountain Mint
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: PYCNANTHEMUM MUTICUM
SKU:
1005040-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Short Toothed Mountain Mint Show Reviews

  • 5
    GALLONS, not little 3" sprigs!!!

    Posted by albert alexander on Oct 08, 2022

    only place l could find gallons of this super spreader, and reasonably priced to my door!