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| Identification |
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Genus
Pycnanthemum
Species
virginianum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Virginia mountain mint
wild basil
prairie hyssop
Family
LABIATAE
Specimen number
S11554
Data source
HtZn p160;Frgnt p309
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Pycnanthemum virginianum is a butterfly attractor. This plant is often used in dried arrangements. Only bee-lovers should consider this plant for their gardens. Virginia mountain mint (also known as wild basil and prairie hyssop) has leaves and flowers that are faintly sweet. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to light shade. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Dried arrangements
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is mint flavored. Pycnanthemum virginianum is typically used as a flavoring. Virginia mountain mint (sometimes called wild basil and prairie hyssop) is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
peppery aromatic leaves. scented
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Flavoring
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
mint flavored
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Pycnanthemum virginianum is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Pycnanthemum virginianum has very narrow pointed leaves. August is the usual month for flowering.
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