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    Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs'

    Also Known As

    • Pycnanthemum A3T-035
    • Narrow Leaf Mountain Mint

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

    Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs' plant details

    Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs' plant

    How to Grow Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat Springs'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Pycnanthemum muticum

    aka Bigleaf Mountain Mint, Clustered Mountainmint, Sage, Short-Toothed Mountainmint, Stone Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pycnanthemum muticum by Avant Gardens
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    Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

    aka Narrow-Leaved Mountainmint, Slender Mountain Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pycnanthemum tenuifolium flower by Alan Lorence
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    Pycnanthemum flexuosum

    aka Appalachian Mountain Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pycnanthemum flexuosum flower by Obsessive Neurotic Gardener
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    Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum

    aka Pycnanthemum pilosum, Hairy Mountain Mint, Whorled Mountain Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum flower by Alan Lorence
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    Pycnanthemum incanum

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pycnanthemum incanum flower, foliage, form by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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