Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Native to the eastern half of North America and found on rocky summits, fields, roadsides & similar edge habitats in NY. Very thin leaves are fragrant. Stems are hairless. Attracts and is used by bees and other pollinators.

Seedling

very small cotyledons of narrow leaved mountain ming
Not very distinctive but note the small size, still larger than Lobelias.
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
narrow-leaved mountain mint
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Well-drained
Attracts butterflies/pollinators

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