Meehan's Mint
Meehania cordata
Last reviewed: July 2026
Meehania cordata is a native mint family groundcover blooming blue flowers in May and June across Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. This shade-tolerant perennial attracts bees and thrives in moist woodland conditions.
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
KY, NC, PA, TN and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees
Meehan's mint is a low-growing native groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and small tubular flowers in late spring. This spreading perennial forms neat mats in shaded areas and goes dormant in winter. It works well as an understory plant or in naturalized shade gardens.
Growing Meehan's Mint
Grow Meehan's Mint in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 6 to 12 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Meehan's Mint is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in winter
- May spread beyond intended boundaries
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers attract native bees and other small pollinators during its May-June bloom period.
Common questions
- When does Meehania cordata bloom?
- Meehania cordata blooms during May and June, producing small blue to purple flowers that attract native bees.
- Where is Meehania cordata native?
- Meehania cordata is native to Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States.
- What pollinators visit Meehania cordata?
- Bees are the primary pollinators of Meehania cordata, attracted to its tubular mint family flowers during the late spring blooming period.
- What growing conditions does Meehania cordata prefer?
- Meehania cordata grows best in partial shade to full shade with consistently moist soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens and naturalized areas.
- Is Meehan's Mint HOA-friendly?
- Meehan's Mint is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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