Big Leaf Mountain Mint

Clusters of tiny white to very pale violet flowers are tightly bunched in 1 inch flat-topped heads surrounded by silvery leaf-like bracts at the tops of tall leafy stems from June through September, broad lightly toothed 2 1/2 inch leaves are nicely fragrant - sort of spearminty, great nectar plant for butterflies, honey bees and other small wild creatures, a true mint that spreads by rhizomes (so be careful where you plant it).

1-3 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: MI to s ME, south to e. TX & n. GA. Rare in KY, MI, NY & ME

2025 Perennial Plant of the Year!

Germination - Very Easy: No treatment. Surface sow.

Big Leaf Mountain Mint in a 3.5 inch $13.25 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Big Leaf Mountain Mint Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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