Mountain Mint (Pelleted Seed)

Mountain Mint (Pelleted Seed): A Pollinator Magnet with Aromatic Delight

Attract a buzz of life to your garden with Mountain Mint. This perennial is a top choice for pollinators, drawing in bees and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich, subtly spotted flowers. Easy to grow from pelleted seed and simple to care for, Mountain Mint offers more than just ecological benefits. Its strong minty aroma deters mammals, leaving them undisturbed, while a gentle brush releases a delightful fragrance into the air.

• Top Pollinator Favorite:
  • Loaded with nectar, its subtly spotted flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, creating a lively garden.
• Easy to Grow and Care For:
  • A relatively low-maintenance perennial that establishes easily from seed.
  • Requires minimal fuss once established.
• Strong, Aromatic Mint Scent:
  • Releases a beautiful mint fragrance simply by brushing against the leaves.
  • Adds an aromatic dimension to your garden.
• Deer and Mammal Resistant:
  • Its strong scent naturally deters deer and other mammals, protecting it from being eaten.
• Pelleted Seed for Easy Sowing:
  • Pelleted seeds are larger and easier to handle, making sowing more precise and manageable, especially for smaller seeds.
• Perennial:
  • Will return year after year, providing continuous beauty and benefits to your garden.
• Adaptable to Sun and Partial Shade:
  • Thrives in sunny and partially shaded locations with well-drained soil, offering flexibility in garden placement.
• Naturalizes in Various Habitats:
  • Naturally found in dry prairie and glade environments, indicating its adaptability to different soil conditions.
• Manageable Spreading:
  • It can spread by rhizomes, but this can be easily controlled by cutting back the roots once a year.
• Sowing Instructions (Pelleted Seed):
  • Direct sow pelleted seeds in well-drained soil in spring after the last frost.
  • Sow seeds on the surface of the soil; do not bury them deeply as they need light to germinate.
  • Gently press the pelleted seeds into the soil to ensure good contact.
  • Keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs, typically within a few weeks.
• Care Tips:
  • Water regularly, especially during dry periods, until plants are established.
  • Cut back flower stalks after blooming to encourage bushier growth, though leaving some seed heads can provide winter interest.
• Uses:
  • Excellent for attracting pollinators to your garden.
  • Adds a lovely minty fragrance when brushed.
  • Suitable for borders, meadows, and naturalized areas.