Mountain mint
Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

An upright herb which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1.5 m high. The leaves are 7.5 cm long. They can have shallow teeth. The flowers are pink.

There are about 21 Pycnanthemum species. All can be used for their mint flavour.

Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-7.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves can be used for flavouring. They are also used for tea.

Edible parts

Leaves, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed, cuttings or division.

Its other names

Local names

Hairy mountain-mint

Synonyms

Koellia pilosa (Nutt.) Baill.; Pycnanthemum pilosum Nutt.;