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    Pycnanthemum incanum

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Pycnanthemum incanum plant details

    Pycnanthemum incanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pycnanthemum incanum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, fragrant foliage, meadow garden, naturalizing, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pycnanthemum incanum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pycnanthemum incanum is a beautiful mountain mint growing to about 3 feet high on square stems topped with clusters of white to pale lavender flowers subtended by icy white-frosted bracts. The leaves smell strongly of spearmint and can be used to flavour teas or is said to repel mosquitoes if rubbed on the skin. Mountain mints are the pollinator attractor to end all pollinator attractors surrounded during its mid to late summer bloom in buzzing, fluttering clouds of butterflies, moths and bees. Clumps, does not spread.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Pycnanthemum incanum plant

    How to Grow Pycnanthemum incanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • erosion control

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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