Pycnanthemum albescens

Whiteleaf Mountain Mint

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple, white
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, massing
Height 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.20m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, fragrant foliage, naturalizing