FEATURES:
- May Benefit & Attract: sparrows, finches, wood warblers, wrens, thrushes, vireos
- The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
- This bird-friendly native trees provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
- All Audubon® branded trees are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 2-3' tall
- Mature Width: 2-3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
Audubon® Slender Mountain Mint
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Regular price
1(866) 873-3888
FEATURES:
- May Benefit & Attract: sparrows, finches, wood warblers, wrens, thrushes, vireos
- The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
- This bird-friendly native trees provides food and shelter for local and migrating birds and other wildlife
- All Audubon® branded trees are grown 100% Neonic-free by Bower & Branch, making these plants safer for the birds and safer for the environment.
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 2-3' tall
- Mature Width: 2-3' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 2-3' apart
Why plant Audubon® Slender Mountain Mint?
Pollination power station! Please every pollinator on the block with this underappreciated, underused native. Slender Mountain Mint is a bushy Spirit with fine-textured foliage and a parade of little white flowers in summer. When in bloom, butterflies, bees, and every kind of beneficial wasp, fly, beetle, and bug will be in your garden. These creaturesmay be new to your garden, providing ample opportunities to study them and learn about these hard workers that we all (plants, animals, and people!) depend upon for our survival. Wonderful in wildflower meadows, wildlife habitat gardens, children’s gardens, informal borders, and herb gardens.
Mountain Mint is a bit of a misnomer, because it doesn’t usually grow in the mountains. In the wild, Slender Mountain Mint is found near bogs and streams, as well as in drier sites in open woods and prairie remnants. Its native range is vast, extending from Minnesota to Maine in the North (and into eastern Canada) and from Texas to Florida in the South. This plant’s leaves have long been used to brew tea, although Mountain Mint tea is considered more medicinal than delicious. It was administered by pioneer parents to settle upset stomachs.
How to use Audubon® Slender Mountain Mint in the landscape?
Just how attractive is Slender Mountain Mint to pollinators? A study of 244 flowering plants in Illinois showed it to be one of the insects’ top choices. Its blossoms drew in 29 species of butterflies and moths and 31 species of flies! “Flies” may make you think of houseflies, but in fact, this group of insects is quite diverse, and some species of flies are worthy pollinators.
Audubon® Native Plants & Trees
Audubon is devoted to protecting birds and the places they need, while Bower & Branch is devoted to the growth of true native trees and plants–no cultivars or hybrids. Together, we strive to unite communities in conservation and inspire individuals to cultivate a better world for birds starting in their own backyards, balconies, or patios. By guiding and recommending trees and plants truly native and beneficial to your region, we can really start to make a difference.
What is the definition of Native?
“In the United States, a native plant is defined as one that was naturally found in a particular area before European colonization. Native plants are the foundation of a region’s biodiversity, providing essential food sources and shelter for birds, especially those threatened by the changing climate. Since native plants are adapted to local precipitation and soil conditions, they generally require less upkeep, therefore helping the environment and saving you time, water, and money.” – The National Audubon Society
Learn how you can help birds in your home and community through Audubon’s Plants for Birds program.
Audubon® is a licensed and registered trademark of the National Audubon Society. All rights reserved.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
How To Plant Audubon® Slender Mountain Mint
Slender Mountain Mint is an adaptable Spirit that is easy to grow and rewarding for even beginning gardeners. Plant it in full sun if possible; some shade during the afternoon is acceptable, too. This plant likes moist soil, but will be somewhat drought tolerant once established. If it is getting too dry, it will tell you by turning yellowish. Slender Mountain Mint develops a taproot, but it also puts out many underground stems, by which it spreads. Plan for this by giving it a space where it can roam a little. If it spreads too much, you can easily dig up the extras to put somewhere else or to give away!
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
