Whiteleaf Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum albescens

Basic Information

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Genus: pycnanthemum

Plant ID (slug): pycnanthemum-albescens

Numeric ID: 21757

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Pycnanthemum albescens is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Northwest Florida and Texas to Oklahoma and southern Virginia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic The leaves are diaphoretic[61]. A hot decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of colds[257].