Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum flexuosum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pycnanthemum flexuosum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says that the plant is used for food, but gives no details. — One report says that the plant is used for food, but gives no details.

Habitat & North American Range

Upland prairies, pastures, meadows, open woodland and roadsides. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)