NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Pycnanthemum incanum
Hoary Mountain-mint, Silverleaf Mountain-mint
Scientific Name: |
Pycnanthemum incanum |
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Genus: |
Pycnanthemum |
Species Epithet: |
incanum |
Common Name: |
Hoary Mountain-mint, Silverleaf Mountain-mint |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft., 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Purple |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Var. incanum: Forests and woodland borders. Uncommon in NC Mountains and Piedmont. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
2 varieties in NC. |
Martha Baskin |
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Martha Baskin |
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Martha Baskin |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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