Pycnanthemum virginianum

American mountain mint or Virginia Mountain mint

Family	Labiatae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Pycnanthemum virginianum (American mountain mint) bears showy and fragrant blooms during mid summer to early fall. The foliage is aromatic.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Pycnanthemum virginianum . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.