Whiteleaf Mountainmint
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(Pycnanthemum albescens)
Whiteleaf Mountainmint (Pycnanthemum albescens)
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Samuel A. Schmid
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Photo by: Samuel A. Schmid | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Samuel A. Schmid | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-08-18T13:29:04-07:00 |
Summary
Pycnanthemum albescens, commonly known as Whiteleaf Mountainmint, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands and grassy, rocky slopes in the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-4 feet (0.3-1.2 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, tubular white and pink flowers that bloom in the summer and fall, attracting a variety of pollinators including bees and butterflies.
Whiteleaf Mountainmint is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, which can be used in teas and as a culinary herb. Its showy flowers make it a popular choice for native plant gardens, borders, and as a naturalizing element in informal settings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering will encourage more vigorous growth. It is generally pest and disease resistant but can be susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Whiteleaf Mountainmint is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, which can be used in teas and as a culinary herb. Its showy flowers make it a popular choice for native plant gardens, borders, and as a naturalizing element in informal settings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering will encourage more vigorous growth. It is generally pest and disease resistant but can be susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-4 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands and grassy, rocky slopes
Other Names
Common Names: White-Leaf Mountain-Mint
Scientific Names: Pycnanthemum albescens, Koellia albescens, Koellia pauciflora, Pycnanthemum incanum var. albescens
GBIF Accepted Name: Pycnanthemum albescens Torr. & A.Gray