With silvery, felted foliage and clusters of pale lavender-white flowers, Hoary Mountain Mint offers both visual softness and powerful fragrance. It grows 2–3 feet tall and blooms mid to late summer, shimmering in the sun and buzzing with life.

Thrives in full sun to part shade and dry to medium soils—adaptable, drought-tolerant, and very low-maintenance once established.

Forms upright clumps and spreads modestly by rhizomes—ideal for wildflower borders, meadows, or naturalized edges. Adds texture and scent without overwhelming neighbors.

Native to eastern North America, especially dry woods, rocky slopes, and open uplands.

Silvery, minty foliage emerges in spring, followed by soft, frosty blooms in summer. The foliage holds its pale glow into fall, with seed heads adding late-season structure.

Incredibly rich nectar source for bees, butterflies, moths, and wasps. Foliage provides shelter, and the plant supports diverse pollinator communities.