Editing Mountain Mint (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': ''Pycnanthemum pilosum'' is a tall forb, reaching about 1 meter in height, with densely pubescent stems and lanceolate leaves that are more than three times as long as they are wide. The leaves are aromatic and have a minty scent<ref>https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/species/description/14349/Pycnanthemum-pilosum</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pycnanthemum-verticillatum-var-pilosum</ref>. The plant produces white flowers in dense terminal clusters<ref>https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/species/description/14349/Pycnanthemum-pilosum</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It prefers drier soils but can thrive in various conditions, including prairies and savannas<ref>https://naturalcommunities.net/products/pycnanthemum-pilosum-hairy-mountain-mint</ref>. It can grow in full sun to partial shade and tolerates different soil types<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pycnanthemum-verticillatum-var-pilosum</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': ''Pycnanthemum pilosum'' spreads through both rhizomes and seeds. It blooms from July to September<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pycnanthemum_pilosum</ref><ref>https://naturalcommunities.net/products/pycnanthemum-pilosum-hairy-mountain-mint</ref>.

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