Pycnanthemum albescens

Also Known As

Whiteleaf Mountainmint
Whiteleaf Sage

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Pycnanthemum albescens plant details

Pycnanthemum albescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green and white foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pycnanthemum albescens

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pycnanthemum albescens

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of tiny, light pink, tubular flowers are encircled by a mass of velvety white, bract-like leaves in mid to late summer. Whiteleaf Mountain mint has a strong minty sage-like fragrance and can be used in place of sage in cooking as well as in the place of mint for teas and coffee. It is a clump forming native perennial with an upright growth habit that generally dies back to the ground in winter. The dainty flowers are pollinated by a variety of smaller pollinators but are definitely relished by bees. Easy to grow and deer and pest resistant. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established. Grown from locally collected seed.