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Back to buying optionsHairy Mountain Mint Live Plant – 8–12 Inches Tall | Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum | Fragrant Native Perennial | Bare Root | Pollinator Garden Friendly
Add fragrance, texture, and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden with this Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum) live plant. This charming native perennial is approximately 8–12 inches tall and ships bare root, ready for planting upon arrival. Known for its pleasant fragrance and delicate flowers that appear in mid-summer, Hairy Mountain Mint can attract a variety of garden visitors while adding a soft, natural look to perennial beds and wildlife gardens. Compared with some more aggressive mountain mint varieties, this type can be more manageable in smaller garden spaces. You will receive a healthy bare-root plant similar in size to the one described in the listing.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Hairy Mountain Mint plant
✔️ Height: approximately 8–12 inches
✔️ Botanical name: Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Fragrant perennial with summer flowers
✔️ Carefully prepared for safe shipping
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hairy Mountain Mint
Botanical Name: Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum
Plant Type: Perennial herb / native wildflower
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a variety of garden soils
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 2–3 feet, depending on growing conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate space and drainage
💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare-root Hairy Mountain Mint as soon as possible after arrival. Keep the roots from drying out before planting, then water thoroughly and maintain consistent moisture while the plant establishes. Provide full sun to partial shade and avoid consistently waterlogged soil. Once established, this fragrant perennial can become a low-maintenance addition to pollinator and native plant gardens.
