Pycnanthemum incanum (hoary mountain mint)

Hoary mountainmint prefers sunny, acidic soils that are relatively dry. It can tolerate part sun and clay, rock or sandy soil. It can even withstand drought. Its leaves are covered with fine hairs that make them appear powdery white. White flowers bloom from July through September. Grows 1–3’ tall. Valued for its silvery foliage primarily, secondarily for its flowers. Can be a vigorous and often aggressive grower, spreading by long rhizomes. The aromatic stems, which smell like spearmint when crushed, keep deer away. 

Hoary mountainmint is widespread across eastern U.S. and into Ontario, Canada. It typically grows in woods, thickets, fields, and hills. Flowers attract butterflies, moths, honeybees, and some wasp species. 

BONAP Native Range Map (bright green indicates county native, dark green indicates state native)  

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