Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum incanum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pycnanthemum incanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic mint-like tea. — The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into an aromatic mint-like tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry woods and thickets. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)