Hoary Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum incanum

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About This Plant

Characteristics of this mint include small white flowers with purple spots and long, toothed leaves that are whitish and hairy on the underside. It is a clump-forming plant that spreads via rhizomes. Its minty fragrance deters herbivory. It is also a great plant for pollinators.

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