Mountain mint is a native, herbaceous perennial wildflower in the mint family ( Lamiaceae ). Its region of origin is from eastern Canada to central and eastern United States.

Mountain mint is found growing in dry meadows, fields, thickets, open woods, upland prairies, and along roadsides. The species epithet is Latin for “narrow leaf” and describes the distinctively linear leaves of this species.

This plant grows in full to partial sun in all types of soil. It prefers acidic soil (pH This plant was selected as the 2019 NC Wildflower of the Year , a program managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden with some financial support from the Garden Club of North Carolina.

Host plant for the Wavy-lined Emerald Moth and the Gray Hairstreak Butterfly.