species 3,550 observations

Hoary Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum incanum

Field notes

Supports All

156 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hermit Sphinx 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Golden-reined Digger Wasp 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Great Black Digger Wasp, Bordered Wedge-shaped Beetle, Great Golden Digger Wasp, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 154

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Water use: Low Medium
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: No
Resists: Dry soil Erosion
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.