Pycnanthemum incanum

Found in many dry, part shade conditions. Spreads by rhizomes. Flower bracts and upper leaves have a whitish tinge (hoary!) Fragrant, and attractive to native bees. Note that there are several Pycnanthemum species native in the Finger Lakes.

Seedling

seedlings of pycnanthemum incanum
Hairy leaf surface is already visible.
D.L. Nickrent, Source: CUPIC

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Hoary Mountain Mint
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy

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