species 409 observations

Southern Mountainmint

Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides

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140 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hermit Sphinx 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Zebra Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak 139

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
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.