What is Mountain Mint used for?
Mountain Mint has a strong, cool, spearmint-like aroma and the leaves can be used fresh or dried to brew a refreshing mint tea. It is also a superb native pollinator plant for the garden.
Is Mountain Mint a perennial?
Yes, it is a hardy North American native perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8. It returns each spring and forms a clump about 2 to 3 feet tall with silvery, frosted-looking flower bracts.
How do I start Mountain Mint from seed?
The seeds germinate best after a cold-moist period, so sow outdoors in late fall or chill them in damp medium for about 30 days before spring sowing. Surface-sow the tiny seeds since they need light to sprout.
Where should I plant Mountain Mint?
Grow it in full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil, spacing plants about 18 to 24 inches apart. It spreads slowly, so give it room or a defined bed.
Why is Mountain Mint great for pollinators?
It is one of the most pollinator-rich plants you can grow, drawing an incredible variety of bees, wasps, butterflies, and beneficial insects to its long-blooming flowers. It is a top pick for native and wildlife gardens.
How many Mountain Mint seeds are in the packet?
Each packet holds about 400 heirloom, non-GMO seeds. The seeds are tiny, so sow thinly and thin the seedlings once they are growing well.
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