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Herbaceous Perennial
Pycnanthemum muticum
short-toothed mountain mint
P. muticum is an aromatic, herbaceous perennial to about 90cm with bright green, velvety leaves arranged in pairs. The very pale pink flowers with silvery bracts cluster in flattened whorls at the top of the stem in late summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back fading stems in late autumn, or early spring
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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