Like all mountain mints, Virginia mountain mint is a pollinator powerhouse. It's slightly more tolerant of wet conditions than its narrowleaf cousin, making it a strong candidate for rain gardens and moist meadows. The entire plant is strongly aromatic
Native range: Eastern and central United States, Maine to North Dakota south to Georgia and Oklahoma
Size: 2-3 feet tall and wide; spreads by rhizome
Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade; average to moist soil; tolerates clay and wet conditions; drought tolerant once established
Bloom period: July-September
Wildlife value: Exceptional pollinator plant attracting bees, wasps, butterflies, skippers, and beneficial insects in remarkable diversity
Garden benefits: Outstanding wildlife value in a manageable, upright plant; aromatic foliage all season; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions; deer resistant; good for rain gardens, pollinator borders, and naturalized areas
Like all mountain mints, Virginia mountain mint is a pollinator powerhouse. It's slightly more tolerant of wet conditions than its narrowleaf cousin, making it a strong candidate for rain gardens and moist meadows. The entire plant is strongly aromatic
Native range: Eastern and central United States, Maine to North Dakota south to Georgia and Oklahoma
Size: 2-3 feet tall and wide; spreads by rhizome
Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade; average to moist soil; tolerates clay and wet conditions; drought tolerant once established
Bloom period: July-September
Wildlife value: Exceptional pollinator plant attracting bees, wasps, butterflies, skippers, and beneficial insects in remarkable diversity
Garden benefits: Outstanding wildlife value in a manageable, upright plant; aromatic foliage all season; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions; deer resistant; good for rain gardens, pollinator borders, and naturalized areas