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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 |
Estimated Native Range
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, tolerating a range of moisture levels from low to medium. 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. This plant is not known for being invasive and can be easily managed in a garden setting.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, tolerating a range of moisture levels from low to medium. 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. This plant is not known for being invasive and can be easily managed in a garden setting.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
- Water: Medium
- 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