Produces tiny, tubular white to pale pink flowers clustered at the tips of stems, surrounded by silvery bracts that give a frosted look.
Leaves are medium-green, oval-shaped, and strongly aromatic when crushed, releasing a minty fragrance.
Spreads by shallow rhizomes, forming colonies, but is much less aggressive than common mints.
Its minty aroma also helps deter deer and rabbits.
Named the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.
Has mosquito-repelling properties, making it a practical garden plant.
Produces tiny, tubular white to pale pink flowers clustered at the tips of stems, surrounded by silvery bracts that give a frosted look.
Leaves are medium-green, oval-shaped, and strongly aromatic when crushed, releasing a minty fragrance.
Spreads by shallow rhizomes, forming colonies, but is much less aggressive than common mints.
Its minty aroma also helps deter deer and rabbits.
Named the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.
Has mosquito-repelling properties, making it a practical garden plant.
Bloom time: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: dappled forest borders; open sunny fields
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type: forb (2 to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: loam; sandy loam
