🌿Mountain Mint pycnanthemum muticum – Silver Whispers After Rain
Silvery bracts shimmer above mint‑green leaves, releasing a fresh, herbal scent with every touch.
Mountain Mint is a pollinator magnet, drawing clouds of bees and butterflies to its silvery‑tipped bracts from midsummer into fall. Native to North America, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well‑drained soils. Its aromatic foliage, long vase life, and soft, luminous presence make it a versatile choice for both romantic and modern designs. We cut it at peak bract color for both beauty and fragrance. Mountain Mint is a quiet powerhouse — silver‑tipped leaves that shimmer in sunlight, carrying a clean, herbal scent. It lends texture, aroma, and a touch of wild meadow to any arrangement.
- 📅 Harvest Stage: Fresh: Just as bracts fully color but before blooms fade.
- 💧 Proper Conditioning: Recut under water; hydrate in clean water with preservative.
- ❄️ Storage Temperature: 1–3 °C.
- 🍃 Ethylene Sensitivity: Low.
- 📦 Packaging: Sleeve loosely; allow airflow. 24 hours; recut for extended vase life.
- 🛒 Purchasing Hints: Look for vibrant bracts, no wilting.
- 🚚 Transport Cool, shaded, hydrated.
- 📦 Bundle Size & Wholesale Pricing: 10 stems; seasonal pricing.
- 🌍 Native to North America? Yes.
- 🐝 Pollinators Fed: Bees, butterflies.
✂️For Floral Designers
- Why it earns its place in your palette:
- Textural layering without overpowering focal blooms
- Versatile styling — romantic, rustic, or modern
- Long‑lasting presentation (5–10 days)
- Seasonal storytelling for eco‑minded clients
- Soft silver‑green for blending and lightening palettes
- Design Inspiration:
- Romantic: Pair with blush peonies and hydrangea
- Rustic: Combine with rudbeckia and echinops
- Contemporary: Use en masse for tonal texture
- Adds scent and texture to bouquets and centerpieces
- Pair with dahlias, rudbeckia, or airy grasses
🎉For Event Planners
- Benefits your clients will notice:
- Scent memory — herbal fragrance guests remember
- Seasonal luxury — summer abundance with refined elegance
- Cost‑conscious durability — holds form across multi‑day events
- Pollinator‑friendly story for eco‑minded clients
- Holds well in arrangements for multi‑day events
- Adds fragrance without overpowering
Quick Specs
- 📅 Season: July – September
- 🌿 Vase Life: 5–10 days with proper conditioning
- 📏 Stem Length: 18–36″
- 🌸 Fragrance: Fresh, herbal‑mint aroma from foliage and bracts
Ordering
📦Availability: Late summer into early fall. 📦Quantities: 10 stems per bunch.
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Marketing Angle for Designers
🌸 Romantic Elegance
“Imagine a soft halo of silver‑green encircling your bouquet, catching the light like morning dew. Mountain Mint’s delicate bracts and fresh herbal scent add a whisper of romance that guests will notice the moment they lean in. It’s the perfect way to make your blooms feel abundant, airy, and unforgettable — from the first photo to the last dance.”
💎 Modern‑Luxury Statement
“Mountain Mint brings a refined, textural edge to your designs — sleek silver bracts paired with clean, architectural stems. Its cool tone makes surrounding colors pop, whether you’re working in crisp whites, deep jewel tones, or bold modern palettes. And with its exceptional vase life, you can promise your clients a look that stays flawless all event long.”
🌿 Rustic‑Garden Charm
“Fresh from the field, Mountain Mint feels like a piece of the summer meadow — silvery leaves, soft blooms, and a scent that carries on the breeze. It tucks beautifully into loose, garden‑style arrangements, adding movement and a natural story your clients will love to share. Plus, it’s a pollinator favorite, making it as meaningful as it is beautiful.”
Pairs Well With
When presenting to clients, highlight Mountain Mint’s native origin, pollinator support, and fragrance as part of a sustainable, story‑rich design. Its silvery bracts photograph beautifully, adding a luminous quality to arrangements that read as both fresh and timeless.
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