Pycnanthemum incanum – Hoary Mountain Mint (B&B.DR.DRGHT.H.NB.OP)

Ecosystem Services:
(B)-Birds                                             (B&B)-Birds & Butterflies

(BTF)-Butterflies                             (BW)-Black Walnut Resistant

(DR)-Deer Resistant                      (DRGHT)-Drought Resistant

(EC)-Erosion Control                    (EVR)-Evergreen

(FC)-Fall Color                                 (FRG)-Fragrant

(GRD)-Groundcover                      (H)-Host plant

(HMR)-Hummingbirds                (M)-Mammals

(MTH)-Moths                                   (N)-Nectar

(NB)-Native Bees                            (NST)-Nesting Material

(OP)-Other pollinators                 (RR)-Rabbit Resistant

(SHWY)-Showy                                (SPC)-Specimen Plant

Hoary mountain mint is an herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native in the eastern United States to Indiana.

It is an erect, many-branched perennial that typically grows 2 to 3 feet tall on square stems in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and grows well even in dry soils. However, it prefers moist soil with good drainage. It roots by stems and self seeds easily, naturalizing in a landscape, so be aware of its weedy tendencies. This plant will need a space 2 to 4 feet wide with the possibility of height up to 6 feet.

Hoary mountain mint can be used to help stop erosion and provides nectar for pollinators. This plant is attractive to butterflies and other insects, and is highly deer resistant.

Hoary mountain mint may grow tall and is best suited for naturalized or woodland areas. It also works well in butterfly, edible, native and pollinator gardens.

Host plant for the Wavy-lined EmeraldMoth and the Gray Hairstreak butterfly.