Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) organic seeds

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Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) organic seeds

A calamint easy to cultivate in comparison to the Greek mint. Similar usage.
Contents: Approx. 250 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

28,27 kr.

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SKU: PYC01-BIO

GTIN: 4251420507105

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American mountain mint is a rather unknown species in our country, which is completely unjustified. It is a North American perennial with an aroma that is a cross between mint and thyme. Like other common mints, American mountain mint can be used as a seasoning and tea plant. Many people even find its flavour to be identical to that of the more common mints. In its native country it is used as a medicinal plant for the relief of colds and stomach ailments.

It looks more like a monarda than a native mint. The whole plant, including the dainty and numerous white flowers, gives off a pleasantly fresh mint scent and magically attracts beneficial insects. In fact, American mountain mint is a very good melliferous and polliniferous ressorce and fits perfectly in with herbs and flowers of a natural garden concept.

Unlike the numerous Mentha species, American mountain mint does not spread through runners. It spreads but does not take over a whole area in your garden within a short time.

Plant description

Species:	Lamiaceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant
Flower colour:	White
Region of origin:	North America
Special features:	Winter-hardy Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Container plant Ornamental plant Medicinal plant Herb/spice plant Scented plant Good insect food plant Herb tea plant
Climate:	Temperate
Winter hardiness zones:	5 (-30 bis -23 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Dry Moderate nutrient levels Undemanding
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	15 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Germination time:	1-4 weeks
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

A hardy perennial for the sunny herb bed. Pre-culture indoors from March. Sowing outdoors possible from April. Light germination: Sprinkle the seeds only on the prepared soil and press lightly. Germinates well at +16-22°C in 10-21 days.

Other names

Botanical name:	Pycnanthemum pilosum, Koellia pilosa, Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum
German names:	Amerikanische Bergminze, Behaarte Scheinbergminze, Amerikanische Minze
French names:	Menthe des Montagnes D'amérique
English names:	American Mountain Mint, Koellias, Hairy Mountain Mit, Whorled Mountainmint
Spanish names:	Menta de Montaña Americana, Menta de Montaña Canosa, Casa de la Moneda de Montaña, Menta de Montaña Verticilada, Menta de Montaña Pilosa
Italian names:	Menta Montana Americana

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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