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Hoary Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum incanum
Hoary Mountain Mint has soft, silvery foliage that gives off strong mint scent, making it a great addition to a sensory garden. In late summer, it produces bountiful clusters of small blooms. While mountain mints normally produce white flowers, Hoary Mountain Mint has pale purple blooms. One of the best pollinator plants. The shallow flowers are easily accessed by bees, wasps, flies, butterflies and beetles. Can spread aggressively, so divide every few years to keep its growth in check.
Details
Height12” - 36”
Spread12"
Bloom SeasonJuly – September
Soil Types
Clay
Loam
Sand
Gravel
Soil Moisture
Dry
Medium
Moist
Sun Exposure
Part Sun
Full Sun
Range Map
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Not available
Ecological Benefits
Maintenance Tips
- Well established plants can be divided if size or clustering becomes an issue
