Whorled Mountain Mint Plant Care
Pycnanthemum flexuosum Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
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Pycnanthemum flexuosum, commonly known as savanna mint, or savanna mountain-mint, is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Whorled Mountain Mint?
Water Whorled Mountain Mint every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Whorled Mountain Mint Native To?
What Is the Whorled Mountain Mint?
Whorled Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum flexuosum) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Pycnanthemum genus. Whorled Mountain Mint is native to the southeastern United States. Whorled Mountain Mint is also known as Flexuous Mountain Mint.
Whorled Mountain Mint displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Whorled Mountain Mint produces clusters of small, tubular white or lavender flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Whorled Mountain Mint?
Pycnanthemum flexuosum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Whorled Mountain Mint Need?
Whorled Mountain Mint thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Whorled Mountain Mint Prefer?
Pycnanthemum flexuosum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Whorled Mountain Mint prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Whorled Mountain Mint?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Whorled Mountain Mint to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Whorled Mountain Mint?
Feed Whorled Mountain Mint every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Whorled Mountain Mint?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Whorled Mountain Mint?
Whorled Mountain Mint can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to slender mountain mint plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Whorled Mountain Mint Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Whorled Mountain Mint, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Whorled Mountain Mint?
Whorled Mountain Mint is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Whorled Mountain Mint Need?
Whorled Mountain Mint grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Whorled Mountain Mint is native to the southeastern United States. In cooler regions, grow Whorled Mountain Mint as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Whorled Mountain Mint is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pycnanthemum genus — compare its care with other Pycnanthemum species on PlantoScan.
Pycnanthemum is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Whorled Mountain Mint thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Pycnanthemum Species
Other Pycnanthemum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pycnanthemum flexuosum Britton, Sterns & Poggenb., family Lamiaceae (first published in Prelim. Cat. : 42 (1888)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Whorled Mountain Mint, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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