Whorled Mountain-mint
Pycnanthemum verticillatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, GA and 21 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, wasps
Whorled mountain-mint is a fragrant native perennial with aromatic foliage and small white flowers clustered at the stem tips. It forms neat clumps and blooms from July through September, creating a tidy appearance in the garden. The silvery-white flower clusters provide long-lasting color and interesting texture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Whorled Mountain-mint 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 underground stems
Wildlife value
This plant is a pollinator magnet, attracting numerous bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps throughout its long bloom period. The dense flower clusters provide excellent nectar sources during late summer when many other plants have finished flowering.
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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