Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pycnanthemum virginianum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they make a nice addition to salads or can be used as a condiment. — Flower buds and leaves - raw or cooked.; A mint-like flavour, they make a nice addition to salads or can be used as a condiment.; The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing mint-like tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Gravelly shores, meadows, dry to wet thickets etc. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)