Complete Guide to Blunt Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum muticum)

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@owlislike
@owlislike Жыл бұрын
I just have to say...this is one of the best native plant series I have ever seen. Thank you!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'm glad you are enjoying it!
@glennknudsen9157
@glennknudsen9157 2 жыл бұрын
I planted this last year and it’s just buzzing with pollinators right now. It attracts lots of honeybees, and like Joe said, lots of bees and wasps that I haven’t seen on any other plant. I’m having fun trying to identify them all.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
This plant brings in amazing pollinator activity. It's really incredible.
@mr.turtlesun9528
@mr.turtlesun9528 Жыл бұрын
This plant also produces volatile compounds (menthol-like) that attract all these cool critters. One of my favorite plants tbh
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - I've not dug into the specific of the volatile compounds on this plant. Just read a few surveys and obviously smelled it many times myself.
@Realatmx
@Realatmx 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for promoting native plants😊❤
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 ай бұрын
You are very welcome - it is a great endeavor
@bluebowser3121
@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын
A large portion of the pollinators attracted seem to be wasps. I wonder if the plant benefits vegetable gardens by attracting wasps to predate on garden pests.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
That may very well be the case. I've got to say that I've only ever seen one tomato worm in my veggie garden, and I only noticed it because of the wasp eggs on it........I will also say that as you increase your diversity, you do attract a diverse array of predators. I've been seeing robber flys regularly for several years now. I even had a juvenile on my finger the other day.
@Vezmerize
@Vezmerize Жыл бұрын
Absolutely it does, I have seen wasps dragging paralyzed grasshoppers to their burrow and they are the same species of wasps feeding on my commercial species of mint.
@mitchellbell713
@mitchellbell713 2 жыл бұрын
You have the most thorough and informative videos I have ever watched.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mitchell!
@flowerpixel
@flowerpixel 2 жыл бұрын
The pollinators!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
It's like a massive party for them
@dankeener3307
@dankeener3307 Жыл бұрын
Excellent plant and video for its support. Add groundhogs to the list of animals that dislike it. I’m using mountain mint as a protection for persimmon seedlings in an area of high deer density. It’s working! The deer will thank me when the persimmon trees drop their fruit in 6 years.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Nice work Dan - I may have to attempt the same thing. I gathered some wild persimmons this year and will attempt to germinate them.
@dankeener3307
@dankeener3307 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit Thanks for your reply. Using wood chips to cover persimmon and pawpaw seeds creates a perfect habit for germination. Also we used to put persimmon seeds in our compost pile that eventually went around our tomato plants. We stopped when all those seeds turned to seedlings. This year I placed the seeds near a chipmunk burrow and they keep disappearing. 😁 Time will tell.
@DistortedApricot
@DistortedApricot 2 жыл бұрын
plants in the mint family are my favorite type of native!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
They are pretty incredible. It is amazing just how much more they seem to attract pound for pound.
@ashleighnelson512
@ashleighnelson512 2 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure this is the plant I have been looking for for about 2 years. I came across a bush with green, almost daisy-like flower buds and absolutely covered with bees and wasps. I mean COVERED. I didn't scrunch or rub the leaves, so I didn't catch the mint hint at the time. Thank you for featuring this plant! 💚
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Ashleigh! It sounds like a mint of some kind, if not this one exactly!
@maureenbowers8704
@maureenbowers8704 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you very much!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Maureen - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@AAa-qd8hb
@AAa-qd8hb 4 ай бұрын
Great information.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful
@AAa-qd8hb
@AAa-qd8hb 4 ай бұрын
@@growitbuildit I now have the valuable information how to spread MM around my large property. Thanks again. Love the bugs.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 4 ай бұрын
@@AAa-qd8hb I will be up to 5 different species of Mountain Mint this year
@BirdsPawsandClaws
@BirdsPawsandClaws 4 ай бұрын
I tried growing this plant a few years ago from a pot I obtained from a local nursery. The growing conditions were as you stated. It lasted one year and did not come back the following year. The year it bloomed it was full of insects which is the reason I purchased the plant. I will have to try again in a different location is see if it will thrive! Considering all the plants I grow, I think fondly of this flower and want to make it happy somewhere in my landscape.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 4 ай бұрын
Wow - that is the first time I've heard of this specific species of Mountain Mint not returning. It is normally one of the toughest plants around. I even have it out-competing Japanese Stilt Grass.
@pkortenk
@pkortenk Ай бұрын
@@growitbuildit It's probably too cold, this only survives to zone 4. Be nice if they could develop a cultivar that's hardier.
@davidellis8186
@davidellis8186 11 ай бұрын
Very good presentation, thanks
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 11 ай бұрын
Thank you David!
@jacygarrison4196
@jacygarrison4196 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on placing this plant where you've cleared invasives! I'll definitely be doing this after I start clearing the invasive autumn olive and honeysuckles on my property!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Jacy - this is one of the better 'fighters' I've been growing. I just planted several Blue Mist Flowers....and those are supposed to be really aggressive. So I've got high hopes.
@livistar7214
@livistar7214 5 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 5 ай бұрын
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it!
@lynnl7851
@lynnl7851 2 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lynn!
@donnag7095
@donnag7095 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this great video, it tells me everything I need. I love pollinators, so the first thing I do when looking at plants is research if it's pollinator friendly. So seeing the video of all the different pollinators was delightful.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Donna! I'm very happy you enjoyed it! Mountain mint is the real deal when it comes to attracting a lot of pollinators, and a wide variety at that.
@donnag7095
@donnag7095 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit I've already ordered some to be put out along my drive and with the help you video, I now know how to make more.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the easiest plants to propagate.
@TnOrchidguy
@TnOrchidguy Жыл бұрын
Thank you, brother, thank you.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Jim - good luck!
@8cupsCoffee
@8cupsCoffee 2 жыл бұрын
Wow look at all those pollinators! Buzzin'!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
It is amazing how many, and how many species it attracts
@margueritesmith666
@margueritesmith666 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thanks so much for all of your helpful advice and showing the various insects attracted to this wonderful plant!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Marguerite! It's a truly awesome flower
@wrenssongs
@wrenssongs 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! We have a naturalized area at our school and we will have to add this!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brooke - I is a great plant to add to a naturalized area. It will fill in open gaps, and bring lots of interest.
@conniegriner1847
@conniegriner1847 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Joe! I tried collecting seed from a mountain mint last summer, but I may have been early, and didn’t get any germination in my winter sowing jugs. Will definitely try again this year...your specimens are very inspiring!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Connie - The seeds are so small on this one that it is easy to miss them. Just make sure you wait until the seed heads are fully dried. One other tip is if you crush them onto a plate and then slightly tilt it, you can tap the plate with your finger and the heavier seeds fall down before the chaff.
@shakamellow5224
@shakamellow5224 Жыл бұрын
Their are other videos on KZbin that talks about this mint. This is the best explanation. Yes I found what I was looking for. So now I can plant more of this mint. I have some near my house . Thank you very much
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome - good luck!
@andyhudgins9443
@andyhudgins9443 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm up to four different species of Pycnanthemum. They are the highlight of my Summers.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
I just hit four species myself. It's an awesome genus all around.
@Vezmerize
@Vezmerize Жыл бұрын
I have this at work! Sounds like I will do a spring transplant.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
All species of Mountain Mint are amazing. They really draw in the pollinators
@charlesburkhart800
@charlesburkhart800 6 ай бұрын
Just started seeds. I'm excited! Thanks for the good info.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 5 ай бұрын
You are very welcome Charles!
@blenderbenderguy
@blenderbenderguy Жыл бұрын
Excellent..... everything I think I need to know..... now just need to find it, Thanks!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!
@blenderbenderguy
@blenderbenderguy Жыл бұрын
Do you suppose that a fruit tree surrounded by it would provide any protection from deer?@@growitbuildit
@scrotusmaximus3043
@scrotusmaximus3043 2 жыл бұрын
You have me convinced. I'll give this one a try.
@adiposerex5150
@adiposerex5150 2 жыл бұрын
Your name is killing me.😂
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
You won't be disappointed. The interest you'll get from insects is enough or a reason for me to plant it!
@ThreeRunHomer
@ThreeRunHomer 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video of the pollinators. I planted mountain mint this year but I don’t think it’s this one because mine leans toward the sun. Seems like a tough plant and mine wasn’t hurt by the drought at all.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I've got a few other species of Mountain Mint growing right now. Two of them are leaning, Slender & Hairy Mountain Mint. But those two species are only in their second year. It's possible that they could 'straighten up'. It is interesting, one species has three plants planted in close proximity, and two are tall and looking good while the third reached for the sun, laid down, and now is arcing back up..... Oh well, we'll see what next year brings
@springruiz7258
@springruiz7258 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I got this plant about 14 months ago- it has quadrupled in size. It’s full of pollinators and is so attractive. I’m hoping that I can divide it up and get more to grow throughout my gardens. 👍
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is an awesome plant. I have so much of it in my wild areas now. It's really cool.
@sc3858
@sc3858 3 ай бұрын
So it spreads a lot? 😅
@rachelmccrory6232
@rachelmccrory6232 Жыл бұрын
I've also been adding it to cut flower vases to add greenery and because of the LOVELY smell!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
That is a great idea Rachel - thank you for sharing it.
@abc_cba
@abc_cba 9 ай бұрын
Loved how you made a documentary on this herb. Best wishes from India 🇮🇳
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 9 ай бұрын
Thank you and best wishes to you too.
@evergreen8965
@evergreen8965 2 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying your channel. Well done! Thanks. Happy native planting…
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Evergreen. I'm happy you are enjoying it!
@juliasamson5123
@juliasamson5123 Жыл бұрын
Another great great video, thank you!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Julia, I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. This plant in particular is a really nice, unique one to add.
@Trumpster65
@Trumpster65 Ай бұрын
my yard is covered in this, lots of wasp and bees love this stuff, more than any other plant in my yard.. I am watching to find if its good for you in any way
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Ай бұрын
Outside of people using it in tea, or as a garnish, I'm not aware of any culinary or medicinal use.
@Trumpster65
@Trumpster65 Ай бұрын
@@growitbuildit it does. I looked it up after watching this and went and got some and made some tea with it and some nettle leaves and black tea all mixed. drinking a cup as I write this.
@susann9506
@susann9506 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I already have this plant in my garden and love it. But it has gotten very big and splays out from the center. I understand spring is the best time to divide and transplant. Should the dead stems and foliage be cut back in January (Maryland)? Thank you 😊
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi Susan - it's up to you weather to cut it back. There may be some insects overwintering in the stems. For my clump of this in the front yard/flower bed, I cut it back to about 6-12" tall and leave it. In Spring it will all fall down and naturally mulch. For the plants in the backyard and woods, I do nothing.
@pkortenk
@pkortenk Ай бұрын
Reddit says this thing will spread better in partial sun, and it prolly needs less water there anyway. I'm gonna direct sow a bunch of seeds this fall and see what happens. Can't wait for it to spread with the wood mint and mistflower.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Ай бұрын
I have it growing in part-sun in my woods. I'm using it to combat Japanese Stilt grass, and it's working.
@maragrace820
@maragrace820 Жыл бұрын
i make tea with this herb. people go nuts for this mint. Great for stomach issues
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
It is a wonderful plant Mara. I may have to try that sometime.
@abc_cba
@abc_cba 9 ай бұрын
Please do more videos on Herbs that are uncommon to find on KZbin
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 9 ай бұрын
A lot of the plants I have documented can be used as herbs, although I generally don't stress that aspect. But I've done several species of Monarda, all of which can be used for tea/seasoning. You may find those plants interesting, and they are quite beautiful too.
@bluebowser3121
@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any native Primulas you think you might make a video for?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bowser - I have none in the garden right now. I really haven't even researched this genus much. I would need to locate some seed first. Possibly P. mistassinica as that is adjacent to where I live. But as of now, there is nothing in the works.
@patsyjennings5133
@patsyjennings5133 2 жыл бұрын
Good cut flower filler
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@wylettegreen8172
@wylettegreen8172 2 жыл бұрын
I found this taking my dogs on their run. When I first noticed it, there was a yellow butterfly on it and I was attracted to the silver leaves. As I got closer I saw the cluster of flowers on it. I have started a pollinator garden. Lantanas, cone flowers, zinnas, Gerber daisies, butterfly bushesand a Blue something!! My question is, should I take a shovel tomorrow on our run and add this to the edge of our woods?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Wylette - you should avoid transplanting anything that is blooming or making seed, as it is putting all it's energy into that specific task. If done in hot weather or mid summer, transplanting them can often result in the roots not being able to transport water up to the leaves, and lead to the death of the plant. That being said, just wait until the Fall or early Spring. You can move them around without any risk. You can always tell it's mint by the smell of the foliage or seed heads.
@lainielitovsky8345
@lainielitovsky8345 4 ай бұрын
3 years ago, I planted one blunt mountain mint in my full sun native plants pollinator garden. I must admit, I fell in love with it and all its visitors. However, it has completely taken over the entire garden. I pull those that escape the perimeter, but have not thinned out the interior of the garden yet. I wonder if the horizontally growing rhizomes are bullying my other plants. Can they push through the rhizomes, or do I need to start thinning. If the others can break through, I'm considering keeping all the mint there, but cutting it low in certain areas to act more as a green mulch filler, and only allowing certain areas to grow to full height. I'd appreciate your thoughts and any guidance you can offer. Thanks!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 4 ай бұрын
Hi - I would start thinning it out. I have found that most things can push through, although some like Rudbeckia fulgida I believe have been overtaken a bit. Personally, I like the spreading nature in some areas, as if I want to plant something new I can simply rip out some of this plant and replace it with what I want. But, spreaders are gonna spread.
@HikeandFishNewEngland
@HikeandFishNewEngland 6 ай бұрын
Will the seeds get sufficient sunlight in milk jugs to be able to germinate? Thank you for you videos. They have been very helpful for me starting out with natives.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 6 ай бұрын
Hi - yes it should work just fine. I've grown plenty of seeds in jugs that were depending on sunlight to break dormancy. And you are very welcome for the videos, I'm very glad to hear they are helping!
@HikeandFishNewEngland
@HikeandFishNewEngland 6 ай бұрын
Great, that's what I figured. In your video you where using flats with a clear cover when you mentioned that they needed sunlight. Double checking. Thanks again.
@emkn1479
@emkn1479 2 жыл бұрын
I thought I grew this, but it’s much more gangly than this is 🤔 While in most places mints are too aggressive for most people’s taste, I will say that this quality makes it great to add to fields and meadows. I’ve found it can really compete with established plants and grasses. We let a large field just grow, instead of mowing for no reason, and the seed-grown plugs of mountain mint I added are doing really well! Bee balm also seemed to pick up and grow quickly. Question: there is a wild plant here in PA that looks and smells like oregano, with purple flowers. Do you happen to know what that might be?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi EmKn - agree with all your comments. The plant you are asking about is most likely Monarda fistulosa, Wild Bergamot. I have a video on it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3S5nqieiLatetU And the foliage definitely smells like oregano.
@emkn1479
@emkn1479 2 жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit Thanks for the info but no, that’s definitely not it. I’m familiar with the plant you mentioned (and I’ve watched your video in the past :) )but this is different. It’s very low-growing, like a ground cover. It is prolific, but I don’t know if it’s a native or not. It’s pretty small overall, and the leaves are smaller and round, like oregano. The flowers are there, but not showy.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Can you email me a pic? Click on the about tab of the channel and you can get an email address for me. I'm drawing a blank right now on your flower.
@emkn1479
@emkn1479 2 жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit I did some searching and what I came up that looks pretty close to what I find here is Clinopodium vulgare L., Wild Basil. I remembered the leaves being smaller, but maybe it varies based on the growing conditions. I can go find some and take a picture if that’s easier.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
@EmKn I just looked it up. I have never knowingly encountered one before
@Vezmerize
@Vezmerize Жыл бұрын
Hi GIBI, do you think I can transplant this late in the season with a clump large enough to fill a number 1 pot? Ive had success transplanting commercial mint, just wonder if you have ever done an august transplant. Thank you for your time!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
I personally don't like transplanting until temperatures cool down, or in early Spring. Also it's good to wait until seed production is finished. But if the pot is large enough you should be good. The roots aren't too deep.
@buckstarchaser2376
@buckstarchaser2376 Жыл бұрын
I need a plant that attracts deer like that mint attracts bugs. Hostas seem to be pretty effective, but only for the boldest ones that are willing to come up to the shade of my house where the hostas grow.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi Buck - I'm not aware of any plant that will do that year round. Some species do that at a certain times, like Apple trees, but it would get quite expensive replacing them. One species that seems to make regular forage for them in my yard is Show Tick Trefoil. But that isn't really a plant for next to a house. But they definitely eat it quite regularly.
@buckstarchaser2376
@buckstarchaser2376 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit That sounds like a good plant for deer, and it does sound great for restoring vacant land (because wildlife works diligently), but I really don't want to plant something that's going to get stuck in my clothes, or on my dog, which then transfers the seeds to my clothes. The deer in this area have more or less prevented me from growing fruit trees in the sunniest part of my yard, because it's sort of a hiding spot for them. Incidentally the power line crew took out some crabapples and a mulberry tree, and so they have been farther up in my yard than previously, as there is another mulberry growing through a cedar, and this puts them right in front of my viewing window... A bit of lime in that area seems to also have helped, and now I'm starting to get some growth on my deeply munched saskatoon berries and struggling cherry trees. I've been wanting to cut down that mulberry tree all winter, until I suddenly realized that this is probably why they're spending so much time there (besides the visual screening offered by the cedar). In front of that is where I'm looking to plant something, and now I'm thinking Sunchokes may work there, as I can mow around the trees there and possibly keep them producing fresh shoots if they start to get out of hand.
@nbeizaie
@nbeizaie Жыл бұрын
Great video! Does this plant attract honeybees? Are regular mint plant flowers as attractive to pollinators as this one or is this one way more attractive? Thanks.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi - yes, I have seen plenty of honeybees on mine. The general opinion of most people is that all mountainmints attract crazy amounts of pollinators. But if you are asking for the mint family, well, that is a difficult question to answer because there are so many. But I have seen less on my mountain mints over the last year or two, but I have so many plants at this point it might just be that the density of pollinator has dropped. I have it all over my back woods and other locations in my yard. Additionally I have three other species of Mountain Mint, and probably 5 other mint-family plants.
@nbeizaie
@nbeizaie Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit Yes, I have seen you have all kind of plants so the distribution of bees is probably more spread over all kinds of plants. I was comparing regular mint (pepper mint, orange mint, etc.) with this kind of mint. The reason is that I have a limited space and if they all attract almost the same number of bees, then I rather plant what I actually use in my salad :)
@slrs3908
@slrs3908 Жыл бұрын
Care to send out some of that seed? Great video. Thanks.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi SLRS - I don't ship seed. I've got too many viewers! But I just looked and found a company with some in stock, so hopefully you see this before they are gone - hayefield.com/product/pycnanthemum-muticum-short-toothed-mountain-mint/
@slrs3908
@slrs3908 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit Thanks, I found and bought 4 different varieties. Love mint plants!
@juliasamson5123
@juliasamson5123 Жыл бұрын
I realize this question is in regard to another plant, chelone (turtlehead), but I didn't see a video, by you, available. My question is, does chelone that is started from seed flower in that year?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi Julia - I can't recall if mine did or not! But I believe that if you get them transplanted to the ground early, you would have a good chance. The root structure on Turtlehead isn't overly huge (they transplant easy in Spring). So I think you can probably get some blooms by Aug/Sep.
@juliasamson5123
@juliasamson5123 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit Thank you. I will let you know how they do 🙂
@evelynwebster6701
@evelynwebster6701 Жыл бұрын
Is this a perennial? I have started 2 different types of mountain mint from seed to repel squirrels who dogged up a lot of peppermint
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi Evelyn, yes this is a long lived perennial
@helenpetersen7174
@helenpetersen7174 Жыл бұрын
What garden zone do you live please? I am a winter sower and am in zone 4, I see you place them out in January. So I would like to know what zone please. Thank you. :D
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi Helen - I'm in zone 6. In zone 4 I would assume you could do it later if you wanted. I just like to do it over Christmas, as I generally have some time off when I can plant everything.
@andrew7637
@andrew7637 Жыл бұрын
Edit June 18, 2023: I decided to keep the mountain mint and see what it does this year and it is doing very well and the stems are very strong and plants straight up. I've done nothing to the patch this year. No supplemental watering, no Chelsea chop of the plant. The patch is huge and I will probably reduce the size later this year after the pollinators are done with it. I suppose the moral of the story is to let the plants sleep first year and they'll come to life the next. Curious ok your thoughts with this. I planted some of this last year and unfortunately it wanted to flop and not stand upright. It's in full sun. Do you think it might be too wet? I wouldn't call it a wet area that it's in, but more moist than average. A little blue stem nearby is flopping and a rudbeckia laciniata is thriving as well.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew - too wet might be part of the problem. Is the soil very rich and fertile? That can have an effect as well. Natives often do best in poor soils.
@andrew7637
@andrew7637 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit I have sandy soil here in SE NC. It looks like it contains a little more organic matter from how much darker the soil looks.
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
There are a couple things you may want to try. 1- separate (like what i show in video)some and start it in a drier location. 2- give the plant growing in it's current spot the Chelsea Chop in early June before blooming. That will hopefully reduce the chances of flopping. growitbuildit.com/the-chelsea-chop/
@dtoomey9174
@dtoomey9174 Жыл бұрын
Mine tends to flop also. I plan to give it a Chelsea chop the first week in June so it is shorter. I do this every year with Joe Pye Weed and never have to stake it.
@andrew7637
@andrew7637 Жыл бұрын
@@dtoomey9174 Good Idea. Right now my Mountain Mint and Bee Balm are each 2 ft tall and standing straight up. This is year two for them and I have done zero overhead supplemental watering and kinda ignored them, really. They seem to be doing well right now. I think I might have babied them too hard and it was a first year awkward stage. We'll see how the summer holds up.
@sarahgracesings
@sarahgracesings Жыл бұрын
You mentioned moving to garage or shed in in pots-is it ok to get no light? What temps warrant moving them? Can they be in garage for a couple of months? I’m in DE, zone 7. Thank you!
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
During winter, the plant is not growing and is dormant. You can keep it in a garage/shed then without risk. Just make sure there is a bit of moisture in the soil so that it doesn't completely dry out. But FYI - I'm in Southern PA, zone 6. So I'm guessing that if it survives my outdoor Winter, you should be perfectly safe in DE.
@sarahgracesings
@sarahgracesings Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you. I’m loving these videos!
@sandyralston5814
@sandyralston5814 2 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as hoary mountain mint, that stays upright and at this time of year has a silvery white color to the tops?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandy - it is similar, but a different species. Hoary Mountain Mint is botanically known as Pycnanthemum incanum. Their native ranges overlap quite a bit though.
@Ajaxxgopw
@Ajaxxgopw 2 жыл бұрын
new subscriber here in central virginia. can you use it for mint tea?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi - yes, you can. It doesn't make a strong tea though. You would need to use quite a bit. The aroma is quite strong though.
@sc3858
@sc3858 3 ай бұрын
Hi, Joe.. Do you think I can grow it in a big pot? I am afraid it will spread like crazy. I have a tiny garden. I’m still traumatized from the obedient plant invasion 😅😓😓. Also, would it take part sun?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 3 ай бұрын
Hi - yes, you can grow it in a pot. Just make sure it stays watered. Now, if the pot froze solid in Winter it may be possible to kill the plant. That being said, I have had some survive a PA winter in just a small 5-6" shallow pot. But I wouldn't guarantee that it could do that long-term. I grow it in a pot buried in ground with the bottom cut off (as a test). The side walls buried are around 6-8" deep, and it seems to be containing them. But regarding the spread - if you have this planted in it's own spot, with space around it, then it will not send runners off in every direction 10' away. It will be clump forming, and the shovel-pruning I do in the Spring really does work to keep it contained.
@sc3858
@sc3858 3 ай бұрын
@@growitbuildit thank you. I am in Canada, Ontario zone 5b.. I have a couple of crazy spreaders growing in mid-size pots( Common milkweed, some pearly everlasting and evening primrose ) .. I guess 😅I can take my chances and plant it directly in my new flower bed 😅. Would you say it speeds similarly to Scarlet Bee balm? I had to chop this one back every single year
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 3 ай бұрын
I would say less aggressive. Just make sure it never buts up to another plant, and you can easily keep it tamed
@sc3858
@sc3858 3 ай бұрын
@@growitbuildit thank you! All done ☺️
@Anonymously4051
@Anonymously4051 2 жыл бұрын
What garden zone are you located?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel - I'm in zone 6
@slrs3908
@slrs3908 Жыл бұрын
Do you know? Are deer attracted to it?
@slrs3908
@slrs3908 Жыл бұрын
Never mind. 9:15. Deer and rabbits do not eat it.
@mikefrench3800
@mikefrench3800 Жыл бұрын
Where can you get a start of this?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit Жыл бұрын
Some online retailers carry this in the Spring. But you might find some closer to home too. We compiled a list of native plant nurseries in the US/Canada here - growitbuildit.com/where-to-buy-native-plants-in-the-united-states/
@mikefrench3800
@mikefrench3800 Жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit Thank you!!!
@pogsslammer2106
@pogsslammer2106 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Do you sell this seed?
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pogs - I do not sell seed. But thank you for the kind words.
@pogsslammer2106
@pogsslammer2106 2 жыл бұрын
@@growitbuildit would love to see you cover Joe Pye weed 😊
@growitbuildit
@growitbuildit 2 жыл бұрын
Some day! Mine is blooming nicely right now. But I think I may wait until next year. I've got more footage to gather.
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