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Slender Mountain Mint

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$35.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

If you are looking for an award-winning native plant for your pollinator or butterfly garden, look no further than Slender Mountain Mint. This perennial is part of the mint family and is native to the Eastern half of North America. Pycnanthemum tenuifolium attracts every sort of beneficial pollinator when in bloom and has the fresh smell of mint when brushed or walked upon. This is an easy-to-naturalize perennial that grows well in dry or wet (even boggy) soils.

Use Slender Mountain Mint in a meadow planting or any zone of a rain garden. The clusters of white flowers bloom from June to August and make great cut or dried flowers. The needle-like foliage can also be dried and used in teas or added to potpourri mixes. Slender Mountain Mint is very cold hardy and heat tolerant, making it low maintenance in any space. The upright and clumping nature of Slender Mountain Mint makes it useful for erosion control, waterside planting, or placement in an ornamental, sensory garden. 

Slender Mountain Mint Care

Plant Pycnanthemum in just about any spot in the landscape. Well-draining soil is preferred, although this plant grows well in a boggy area. Any soil texture or pH is acceptable. Full sun will encourage larger clusters of flowers, while partly shady positions will keep the foliage a deeper green. Fertilizing is not recommended as this is a native herb. Mulching with organic compost or arborist chips will provide all the nutrition Slender Mountain Mint needs.

Deadheading is useful to help keep this member of the Mint family from self-seeding. Cutting flowers back just as they are spent also helps to encourage more buds to form. Slender Mountain Mint also spreads by underground rhizomes and is easily weeded to keep in bounds. Cut back any dead top growth from the previous season early in the spring. The foliage and flower stems are used by wildlife through the winter for shelter.  

Slender Mountain Mint Spacing

The mature height and spread of this mint are 2-3 feet. Space plants 24 inches apart to provide quick ground coverage.

Slender Mountain Mint Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Low
Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Slender Mountain Mint
Other Name(s): Slender Mountain Mint
Scientific Name: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
SKU:
1231012090-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 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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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 - Slender Mountain Mint Show Reviews

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    Slender mt mint

    Posted by Kelly on Jun 08, 2023

    Plant arrived healthy and was planted in southern exposure full sun garden bed in May. Still green and healthy despite lack of rainfall and being hose watered. It is in clay soil with some compost mixed in. Not flowering yet.