Mountain Mint is a Pycnanthemum pilosum perennial for zones 4-8, native to eastern North America. It forms 3-4 foot plants with tiered small white flowers speckled lavender.
Sow on the surface and lightly press in. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost at 65-70ºF, then plant outside after frost 10-12 inches apart. Sprouts in 7-14 days. Leaves can be used for tea and have a spicy mint flavor when crushed.
