You will receive a seed packet containing 0.1 grams or a minimum of 10,000 seeds. Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, commonly known as Mountain Mint, Blunt Mountain Mint, and Short-toothed Mountain Mint is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to North America and used by indigenous people to treat illness, this herb has a long history of uses. This fragrant foliage has so much to offer and growing Mountain Mint from seed is easy! Mint is edible and can be used in hot and cold teas, beverages, and seasoning blends. Small pink and white flowers attract local pollinators such as bees and local butterflies supporting your local ecosystem! Pests such as mosquitos and deer find the strong aroma overwhelming making it great to plant around outdoor seating areas. Mountain Mint is also a weed suppressant and can be used ornamentally for borders and garden edges! If wildcrafts spark your interest Mint can be dried and used in potpourri as well as flower arrangements. We hope you’ll give Mountain Mint a try this summer and enjoy all that it has to offer!
