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Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States and Ontario, thriving in a variety of habitats from dry to moist conditions. Mountain Mint (Latin: Pycnanthemum pilosum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mountain Mint is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mountain Mint is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and FLA. Mountain Mint thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, making it adaptable to various soil types including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay).
Mountain Mint grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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