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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Leaves: Deciduous
Fragrant
Fruit: Other: Small ovoid nutlet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Mountain Mint

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Location: Fairfax, VA
Date: 2022-03-30
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