{"product_id":"mountain-mint-py011c","title":"Bulk Mountain Mint Seeds, Native American Pycnanthemum pilosum, Hairy Mountain Mint PY011C","description":"Native American Mountain mint is an extremely beneficial US native. Also known as hairy or whorled mountain mint, it has very interesting flower heads with white petals that mature with purple coloring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here are dozens of reasons to plant this magnificent plant:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Will grow almost anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e Produces lots of flowers later in the year than many other plants\u003cbr\u003e It’s a perennial, comes back every year.\u003cbr\u003e The bees and other pollinators love it\u003cbr\u003e Butterflies love it too\u003cbr\u003e It gives pollen and nectar at a time of the year when there is not a lot else for them to eat.\u003cbr\u003e Its edible. Leaves taste like slightly mild peppermint\u003cbr\u003e Can be used instead of peppermint.\u003cbr\u003e Flowers are also edible and can be used to decorate salads, desserts etc.\u003cbr\u003e It’s a native American plant\u003cbr\u003e Grows taller than regular mint, around four feet.\u003cbr\u003e Will take semi shade, but does like full sun.\u003cbr\u003e Flowers first year from seed.\u003cbr\u003e Flowers for long period of time (usually 1-2 months)\u003cbr\u003e Don’t need to water it\u003cbr\u003e It does not spread and take over like regular mint\u003cbr\u003e Stays fairly compact, plants increase in size over time.\u003cbr\u003e Does not need much maintenance once its established. (Cut down when dies back in fall to make next year look smarter)\u003cbr\u003e Not fussy about soil type, will grow almost anywhere\u003cbr\u003e As long as the soil does not get waterlogged it will grow\u003cbr\u003e Hardy to zone 5, some reports say zone 4\u003cbr\u003e Deer don’t eat it\u003cbr\u003e Rabbits don’t eat it.\u003cbr\u003e Coyotes don’t eat it (they will decimate real peppermint)\u003cbr\u003e Will self seed but not very prolifically\u003cbr\u003e Great for back borders\u003cbr\u003e Great for areas where not a lot else grows.\u003cbr\u003e Good for meadows too\u003cbr\u003e Ideal for any garden. Plant it , leave it and enjoy the flowers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is for 100 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perennial zones 4-8\u003cbr\u003e Grows 18-36 inches tall \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I combine shipping on all seed orders. You pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like. Free shipping over $35","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058316206443,"sku":"PY011C","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_4c6d49bd-99b0-4a0a-a64e-59495911ced1.jpg?v=1775072458","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/mountain-mint-py011c","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}