{"product_id":"pycnanthemum-virginianum-virginia-mountain-mint","title":"Pycnanthemum virginianum - Virginia Mountain Mint","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as a pollinator powerhouse, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePycnanthemum virginianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a must-have for those focused on gardening for butterflies and bees. Virginia Mountain Mint is an aromatic, stout, branched perennial wildflower with dense white flower clusters blooming through mid to late summer. The plant has a pleasant, bushy appearance before flowerering, and after bloom, its seed heads persist through fall and winter, providing four seasons of visual interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its strong scent, this plant is known for being exceptionally deer and rabbit resistant.  It’s also highly adaptable, disease-resistant, and fairly drought tolerant, but it really thrives in soil that is a bit on the wet side, making it perfect for wet meadows and rain gardens. Do note that it can be aggressive in ideal conditions and may not be suitable for small formal gardens, though it is considerably less aggressive in dry soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs previously alluded to, Virginia mountain mint is highly attractive to a wide variety of insects - butterflies, native bees, beetles and more; which visit in droves for its abundant and nutritious nectar. If that’s not enough, the leaves and flowers of this plant are edible to humans as well, and can be used fresh or dried in culinary dishes and herbal teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower color: white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom time: July - September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight: Full sun - part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWetness: medium-dry to wet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil type: clay, loam, sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts: butterflies, bees, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto credit: John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magical Mystery Meadows","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48405282160852,"sku":"SQ1358428","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/magicalmysterymeadows.us\/products\/pycnanthemum-virginianum-virginia-mountain-mint","provider":"Magical Mystery Meadows ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}