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.
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
Moist
Light:
Part Sun
Part Shade
Part Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Can be weedy
Can be weedy