White-leaved mountain mint

Pycnanthemum albescens, Lamiaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Eared TickseedCoreopsis auriculata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

WingstemVerbesina alternifolia

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Round-head Prairie CloverDalea multiflora

Mountain mint's essential oils may inhibit legume growth and nitrogen fixation processes

Hoary Mountain MintPycnanthemum incanum

Mountain mint species compete for territory and their essential oils may have mutual allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialized Native Bees Including Halictus And LasioglossumSupports Predatory Wasps And Parasitic IchneumonidaeProvides Extended Late Summer Bloom For Beneficial InsectsAromatic Oils Repel Pest Insects While Attracting BeneficialsWhite Bracts Create Landing Platforms For Small Beneficial Insects

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does White-leaved mountain mint grow in?

White-leaved mountain mint grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for White-leaved mountain mint?

Good companions for White-leaved mountain mint include Eared Tickseed, Wingstem.

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