Tag Archives: Pycnanthemum muticum

Word of the Week: Pubescent

Posted on June 14, 2021 by MGNV Webmaster

Generally, the hairy surface (indumentum) of a stem, leaf, calyx, or corolla is described as pubescent. The individual hair (trichome) is an outgrowth of the epidermis. There are a number of different terms to describe hairiness,… Continue reading →

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🐝 🐝 BEE-havior: The Bubble Bee – Hylaeus

Posted on June 27, 2020 by MGNV Webmaster

At a mere ¼-inch long, Hylaeus bees do not dominate a flower like fuzzy bumble bees three to six times their size. However, if you have sharp eyes or a zoom camera lens you can appreciate their unique appearance and BEE-havior. Continue reading →

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Great Long-Blooming Plants for Pollinators

Posted on September 18, 2019 by MGNV Webmaster

A 2013 plant trial conducted by Penn State Extension, Bees, Bugs & Blooms, ranked three species native to our Mid-Atlantic region as among the best plants for flowering longevity, and in attracting desirable insects. An additional benefit is that deer dislike all three plants. Learn more . . . Continue reading →

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PERENNIAL: Pycnanthemum muticum (Short-toothed/Clustered Mountain-mint)

Posted on July 19, 2019 by MGNV Webmaster

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
The flowers of mountain mint may be unassuming, but their nectar enticed the greatest number and diversity of pollinators out of 86 native species and nativars monitored by Penn State Extension and Master Gardeners over a 3-year period. Showy, silvery bracts accent the flower clusters and the foliage exudes a strong minty aroma when crushed. Continue reading →

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