Zone 8 · Mountain Mint
Planting Mountain Mint in Zone 8
Pycnanthemum muticum
✅ Mountain Mint thrives in zone 8 (hardy 4–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Mountain Mint outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring. Silvery bracts; consistently ranks #1 in pollinator-attraction studies.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
July – September
Peak bloom
August
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
24" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Mountain Mint in zone 8
Plant in spring. Silvery bracts; consistently ranks #1 in pollinator-attraction studies.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Mountain Mint peaks in August. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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