It depends on what "wild mint" means. Some plants that aren't true mints (ie. members of the genus Mentha) have the word 'Mint' in their common name. These may have some of the same chemical components that make up the oil found in spearmint (Mentha spicata) or peppermint (Mentha xpiperita). If the 'Wild Mint', whatever it is, has the chemical component(s) that you are allergic to, then you will react. It isn't necessarily a question of strength but what it is made of. It sounds like you are allergic to or have a hypersensitivity to menthol-the main component of peppermint oil. Some possibilities of 'Wild Mint': Wild Monarda- Monard fistulosa-no menthol Mountain Mint- Any of several species of Pycnanthemum some may contain menthol several contain menthone Corn Mint- Mentha arvensis-no menthol Japanese Corn Mint- Mentha canadensis- menthone and menthol This is a perfect illustration of why common names of plants should never be used in products containing plant derived material. I once had some one ask me which marjoram they should buy in order to re-create a perfume that listed Spanish marjoram oil as an ingredient. Actually, Spanish marjoram oil comes from a species of Thyme- Thymus mastichina. So this irresponsible labeling is not uncommon. F. DeBaggio

I've found it to be an aggressive spreader and pollinators go crazy over it. Planted about 10 quarts two springs ago for a neighbor and it filled in a large area. Have since took a few transplants from that for use in other yards.

I have a large patch of Pycnanthemum muticum that I grew from seed, it spreads but is easy to pull up and put elsewhere, I believe it is deer resistant, but do take care where you put it, my patch borders a walkway and is covered with bees & wasps of all types and sizes, from early summer until it freezes, the stems tend to fall over late in the season. I brush against it all day and it smells wonderful, but though I have never been stung I do worry a bit. You will be amazed by the types and varieties of buzzing going on around you. It should work perfect in morning sun afternoon shade.

I don't know if the particular plant you are looking for has any synonyms, and I don't know where you are located in PA, but Redbud Native Nursery, located in Edgemont (right outside of Media) has two Pycnanthemums listed on the plant list: P. muticum (mountain mint) and P. tenuifolium (narrow-leaf mint). I also know that she is constantly updating her stock, based on client's demands/suggestions... Good luck. Jenny