Pycnanthemum incanum

Description

Pycnanthemum incanum, or Hoary Mountain Mint, grows to a height of three feet. Hoary Mountain Mint produces clusters of tiny white flowers from July to August. The leaves surrounding the flowers are silvery white. The native perennial prefers well-drained soils in full to part sun. It is very aromatic and a top ten perennial pollinator plant. The dense head-like flower cymes are a favorite of butterflies, moths and beneficial predatory wasps.