Pycnanthemum verticillatum
This species reaches up to 1 m in height and from July to September produces an abundance of white flowers with a powerful mint fragrance, much appreciated by pollinators.
in bucket
Sow directly in pots in spring. It prefers to germinate in the light and it is advisable to place them just on the surface of the compost.
March, April, May
May, June, July, August, September
in the ground, in pot
semi-shade, sunny
medium
clayey, humus
fees, light
Pycnanthemum verticillatum
mid-season
500 seeds
White
fragrance, edible
From 80 to 100 cm
United States
This variety is native to the eastern United States.
The Lakota, Chippewa and Meskwaki tribes use it as a spice, but also as a remedy in the form of tea and tonic, digestive, abortifacient, stimulant or febrifuge infusions.
