Native Plants

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Mint

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Seeds

Also known as Slender Mountain Mint and Common Horsemint, this fragrant, perennial herb grows in stiff clumps 20 to 30 inches in height. It grows clusters of lavender-white flowers with purple spots that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. This mint grows in full sun to partial shade, and in dry to moist soils. A variety of wildlife eat this plant’s seeds, while deer also eat the leaves.

May Attract

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Mint is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Audubon New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

New York Flora Association

New York State Museum; 3140 CEC, Albany, NY 12230

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Toadflax Nursery, LLC

1604 Saratoga Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803

(518) 793-2886

New York State Tree Nursery

2369 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 581-1439

WildThings Rescue Nursery

209 Brundige Road, Valley Falls, NY 12185

(518) 441-9823

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Southern Adirondack Audubon Society.
PO Box 5044, Saratoga Springs, NY 12835
| info@southernadirondackaudubon.org
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Thrushes
Wood Warblers
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Nuthatches
Orioles
Waxwings
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