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Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muitcum

Plant Info: 

Light: sun - part shade

Soil: average (drought tolerant)

Height: 2 - 4 ft

Bloom Season: summer​​

* Can expand by runners somewhat quickly. It is worth the efforst of pulling up unwanted runners to see the wildlife that visit the flowers​​

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Gray Hairstreak Butterfly

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​Wildlife: 

Nectar source for MANY pollinators including bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps and many other insects​

Host plant for caterpillars

​**Deer and rabbit resistant!

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Thread Waisted Wasp

Solitary Bee and a Hover Fly

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