Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum

 

How it's classified:

  Plant Type:

  forb

 Plant Family:

   Mint

How it looks:

  Flower Color:

  white

  Height:

  medium

 Blooming Months:

 June July August September October

Where, when and how often it grows and if it's native to Fermilab:

Typical Habitat:

   prairie

  Growth Pattern:

  perennial

 How Common:

  uncommon

 Native to Fermilab:

 Yes

Comments:

It has a rich distinctive minty smell. Like other members of the mint family, this plant attracts hawk moths. Click to see this insect on a different plant.

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