Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)
Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)

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Size: 1-2 gallon
  • Easy care
  • Deer resistant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Good for pots and balconies
  • ExposureFull sun
  • Hardiness
    Zone 4a Understand this zone

    Zone 4a

    A lower number means hardier. A zone 3 plant also grows in zone 5, never the other way around.

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    Cold winter. One of the most common zones for gardening in Quebec (approx. -30 to -35 °C average minimum temperature).

    For example: Québec City (Capitale-Nationale), Eastern Townships, rural Outaouais, Centre-du-Québec

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  • Water needsModerate
  • Height45 to 60 cm
  • Spread60 cm
  • Bloom timeJuly to September
  • Soil typeWell-drained · Sandy

Also called mountain mint, Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is a bushy perennial, valued for its aromatic leaves and traditionally used to make a comforting tea. Its tiny pink and white flowers attract pollinators all summer.

As a tea: to support digestive comfort and offer a comforting drink during the cold season.

Bunches of dried flowers tied with string on burlap

Harvesting and drying

Harvest the leafy stems in July–August, ideally in the morning after the dew. Cut the top 15 to 20 cm of the stems, before flowering, when the leaves are richest in essential oils.

Tie the stems in small bunches (10 to 15 stems) with string, without squeezing. Hang them upside down in a dry, ventilated place out of direct light.

Drying takes 2 to 3 weeks. The leaves are ready when they come off the stem easily. Store them in an airtight jar, away from moisture and light, for up to a year.

Clear herbal tea in a glass cup, next to dried flowers

Making a tea

Mountain mint tea

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dried mountain mint leaves
  • 1 cup hot water (195–200 °F)
  • Honey or lemon (optional)

Method

  1. Pour the hot water over the leaves in a cup.
  2. Let steep 5 to 7 minutes, covered.
  3. Strain and enjoy warm, in the evening if you like.

Tip: Fresh leaves can be steeped right after harvesting; double the amount.

Traditional wellness use. Does not replace medical advice. Use only plants intended for consumption that have not received any treatment incompatible with this use. Not to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)

Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)

Size: 1-2 gallon
Regular price
19.95 $ CAD
Unit price
per

Planting and care

Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun or light part shade. Space plants 45 to 60 cm apart. Adding compost at planting improves establishment. Water regularly the first season to encourage rooting, then let the soil dry slightly between waterings. Once established, this perennial will tolerate dry spells well and need little care.

Prune lightly after flowering to keep a compact shape and stimulate branching. Cut back to the ground in late fall, or in early spring before growth resumes. No disease or pest treatment is generally needed. This mountain mint self-seeds naturally and can be divided in spring.

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Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)

Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Wellness)

Regular price
19.95 $ CAD
Unit price
per
1-2 gallon

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