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.

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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