Southern Mountainmint
Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, GA, IL, IN and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, wasps
Southern mountainmint is a hardy native perennial that forms neat clumps of aromatic foliage topped with clusters of small white flowers. The silvery-white bracts surrounding the flower clusters create an attractive display from summer through fall. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a tidy, upright growth habit that works well in formal garden settings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Southern Mountainmint is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May spread gradually by rhizomes if not managed
Wildlife value
This plant is exceptionally valuable for pollinators, attracting numerous species of native bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps. The long blooming period provides nectar throughout the peak pollinator season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Southern Mountainmint need?
- Southern Mountainmint grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Southern Mountainmint bloom?
- Southern Mountainmint blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Southern Mountainmint native?
- Southern Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides) is native to AL, GA, IL, IN and 6 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Southern Mountainmint attract?
- Southern Mountainmint draws bees, butterflies, and wasps.
- Is Southern Mountainmint HOA-friendly?
- Southern Mountainmint 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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