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 Great Lakes

200 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO, IL 60606

nicole.minadeo@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat Ambassador volunteer training
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Municipal & corporate habitat planning & consultation
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

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.

Ohio Prairie Nursery

PO Box 174, Hiram, OH 44234

(866) 569-3380

Pam's Perennial Plants (Wholesale Only)

3804 Hemphill Rd, Norton, OH 44203

(330) 706-9660

Powell's Native Wildflowers

7310 Glorine Street Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720

(234) 214-5763

Working Gardens

2526 Hankins Rd NW, Massillon, OH 44646

(330) 265-9066

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.

Deeply Rooted Landscapes

1230 N Montgomery County Line Road , Tipp City, OH 45371

Natives in Harmony

4652 Township Road 179, Marengo , OH 43334

(419) 688-9800

Go Natives Now

107 E. Concord Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036

(513) 505-7191

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland.
PO Box 391037, Solon, OH 44139
| info@clevelandaudubon.org
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