Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Narrowleaf mountainmint, slender mountainmint, common horsemint, Virginia thyme

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is a perennial plant that grows to a height of between 50 and 70 centimeters and, depending on the region, can bloom from June through September.

The narrow leaves are arranged oppositely along the stems, which may take on a reddish hue in sunny locations.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
The umbel-like inflorescences consist of many cream-colored to white, zygomorphic individual flowers that are covered with purple spots.

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, 50 to 70 centimeters
Poisonous: No
Origin: North America (map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Botany

Family: Lamiaceae
Name: Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
The stems may take on a reddish tint of varying intensity.

Categories: Garden plants | White flowers |

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