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
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Chickadees and Titmice
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Crows, Magpies, Jays
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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.

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403

(610) 666-5593 |

midatlantic@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Discovery Center

3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

(610) 990-3431

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects

Lehigh Valley Audubon Society

, , PA

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.

Waxwing EcoWorks Co.

, , 17602

(717) 676-1045

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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.

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery

2415 Route 100, Orefield, PA 18069

(610) 395-2570

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ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

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Behmerwald Nursery

4904 Garges Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473

(610) 287-0480

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Keystone Wildflowers

675 Hill Road, Robesonia, PA 19551

(610) 750-4186

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Northeast Native Perennials

1716 East Sawmill Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(215) 901-5552

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Yellow Springs Farm

1165 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

(610) 827-2014

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Peace Valley Nature Center

170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901

(215) 345-7860

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David Brothers Landscape Services

Bean Road & Whitehall Road, Worcester, PA 19490

(610) 584-1550

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The Rhoads Garden

570 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454

(215) 699-2207

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Holly Days Nursery

1201 Horsham Road, Ambler, PA 19002

(215) 283-3228

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Kate's Corner

1323 Fort Washington Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 641-1494

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Marano Gardens

488 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 646-3336

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Morris Arboretum

100 East Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

(215) 247-5777

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Schuykill Center for Environmental Education

8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

(215) 482-7300

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Primex Garden Center

435 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 887-7500

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Collins Nursery

773 Roslyn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

(215) 715-3439

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Gino's Nursery and Landscaping

2237 2nd Street Pike, Newtown, PA 18940

(215) 598-3992

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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

(215) 862-2924

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Meadowbrook Farm

1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046

(215) 887-5900

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Redbud Native Plant Nursery

904 North Providence Road, Media, PA 19063

(610) 892-2833

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Churchville Nature Center

501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966

(215) 357-4005

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Go Native Tree Farm

678 South Chiques Road, Manheim, PA 17545

(717) 399-0195

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Good Host Plants

150 West Butler Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

(267) 270-5036

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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.

ArcheWild (Wholesale/Landscaping)

2191 Hillcrest Road, Quakertown, PA 18951

(855) 752-6862

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Ernst Conservation Seed (mail-order)

8884 Mercer Pike, Meadville, PA 16335

(800) 873-3321

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Bower & Branch

Eaton Street, Leesport, PA 19533

(866) 873-3888

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C and A Trees

53 Tree Lane, Clarion, PA 16214

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North Creek Nurseries (Wholesale Only)

124 Wedgewood Road, Oxford, PA 19363

(610) 255-0100

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.
1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666-5593 | midatlantic@audubon.org
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