natural herbs
Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum pilosum
Herb: Mountain Mint
Latin name: Pycnanthemum pilosum
Synonyms: Koellia pilosa
Family: Labiatae
Edible parts of Mountain Mint:
Flower buds and leaves - raw or cooked. A nice addition to salads or used as a condiment. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a delicious mint-like tea.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
150 cm(5 feet)
Flowering:
August toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Dry to moist woods, thickets and clearings.Propagation of Mountain Mint:
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.Cultivation of the herb:
Dry to moist woods, thickets and clearings.Medicinal use of Mountain Mint:
None knownKnown hazards of Pycnanthemum pilosum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.