It's also a fantastic pollinator plant, thanks to its silvery white flowers. Native to the eastern U.S. and Canada, mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) is part of the mint family (Lamiaceae ...

They produce a terminal flower spike and the flowers can be white or purple in colour depending on the variety. Mint plants are fast growing and can be very invasive. They reach heights of 60–90 ...

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When is the best time to prune mountain mint? You can cut back the plant at any time of year, but avoid pruning in the late summer or fall when the plant’s flowers provide food for pollinators.