Pycnanthemum incanum Hoary Mountain Mint

$13.95
$13.95
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Description

"Hoary mountain mint" may not be the most enticing name for a plant, and its botanical name, Pycnanthemum incanum, isn't particularly easy to say. So why consider it for your landscape? Because pollinators care more about nectar than they do names, and this is one of the best nectar plants you'll come across.

Hoary mountain mint is an eastern US native plant with unparalleled appeal to native bees and butterflies. It is topped in late summer by white to lavender flowers on hoary white bracts. The mild fragrance of its foliage is unappealing to deer. It thrives in sun to part shade, and most soil types from moist to dry.

As its common name implies, it is a member of the mint family and spreads by rhizomes. Pycnanthemum incanum hoary mountain mint is ideal for naturalizing areas and would look at home in cottage and wildlife gardens. For a controlled habit, try planting it in a large container.

 

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Hoary Mountain Mint
  • Zones: 4 - 8
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Moist to dry
  • Height at Maturity: 36""
  • Width at Maturity: 48""
  • Bloom Color: White/Cream
  • Bloom Time: Late Summer - Early Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Drought.
  • Other Features: Fragrant.

Care and Growing Tips

Foliage can be sheared back after blooming for a tidy appearance. Planting in a large container will help to control its spread.

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Shipping Info

Your order will be shipped within eight days of placing it. We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that plants can travel during the weekdays.

Plants take 2-3 days to arrive after you receive a notification that they've been shipped.

We appreciate your patience while our small team works to get your plants to you safely! If you need a specific shipping week, you are welcome to let us know by leaving a note on the Cart page or replying to your order confirmation email.

plants shipped to your door

Our boxes come in four sizes: 1-count, 3-count, 6-count, and 12-count.

To get the best shipping rates per plant, try to fill a box of 3, 6, or 12. Shipping rates are calculated at checkout by weight, package size, and distance.

Our nursery is located in Virginia, and it can sometimes be costly to ship to the western US. Ground shipping is too slow cross-country for the plants to arrive safely, so our options are limited to faster shipping methods. We appreciate your understanding!

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We ship via UPS or USPS (the Post Office), and their ship rates are automatically generated through our site. We do not profit on shipping costs. We are working with these providers to get our customers the best rates possible.

All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.