BCP/Pycnanthemum incanum

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Pycnanthemum incanum

Early flowers, buds and bracts

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Profile for Pycnanthemum incanum (Mountain Mint)
Identifying Characteristics
Habit:Upright, spreading herbaceous plant.
Flowers:Head-like clusters of small, tubular, white flowers. The heads are held above powdery bracts.
Foliage:Opposite, roughly textured
Scent:Very strong mint scent from crushed parts.
Life Cycle: Perennial
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Global data:
Temperate zone season(s): Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall

Regional data:
Southeastern Pennsylvania: (cultivated) July, August, September, October

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This page is a profile for the plant species Pycnanthemum incanum, used to collect records of where and when this plant was observed blooming, and for providing identification information for use in dichotomous keys. If you would like to help collect data for this or other plants, see Bloom clock project/How to Contribute for orientation.