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| Common Name: |
American Mountain Mint |
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| Botanical Name: |
Pycnanthemum muticum |
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| Plant Description: |
Native to North America. A fragrant relative of the common mint. Has many uses including medicinal. As with many mints, it is used in teas and herbal treatments. Pinkish flowers with whitish bracts are pleasant rather than showy. |
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| Plant Family: |
Lamiaceae |
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| Hardiness Zones: |
4 to
7
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| Mature Size: |
3' tall x 2' wide |
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| Plant Type: |
Herbaceous Perennial |
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| Light Requirement: |
Full Sun to Part Shade |
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| Bloom Time: |
Late Summer |
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| Water Requirement: |
Moderate |
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| Fruit: |
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| Color(s): |
Pink
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White
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| Utah Native: |
No |
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| Garden Location(s): |
Perennial Landscape
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