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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Pycnanthemum muticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Koellia mutica.
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Tea
The leaves have a pleasant mint-like aroma and flavour and can be used to make a refreshing tea[183]. They can also be used as a mint substitute in cooking[238].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Succeeds in most soils[1] but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season[200]. Hardy to at least -15°c[200]. The bruised leaves are very aromatic[200].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If there are sufficient seeds they can be sown in an outdoor seedbed in April. Division in spring.
Other Names
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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Connecticut, Maine (south), Massachusetts, Michigan (southwest), New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio (northeast), Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont (south), West Virginia, Illinois, Missouri (southeast), Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia (north), Kentucky (c.), Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee (e. & c.), Virginia, Texas)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Michx.)Pers.
Botanical References
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