Attracts many insects to its flowers, including various bees, wasps, flies, small butterflies, and beetles. The leaves are very fragrant; when crushed they have a strong minty odor. Best known for the multi-branching habit of stalks with very narrow, almost needle-like, silvery green leaves. Can form large colonies by spreading through underground roots, often too aggressive for small gardens - easily divided to help control their spread.
Native to Maine
Full to part sun
Medium-wet to dry soils
Grows up to 2 feet tall
Blooms June to September
Herbaceous perennial
Seed provenance: Northeast Seed Collective (CT ecotype)
Attracts many insects to its flowers, including various bees, wasps, flies, small butterflies, and beetles. The leaves are very fragrant; when crushed they have a strong minty odor. Best known for the multi-branching habit of stalks with very narrow, almost needle-like, silvery green leaves. Can form large colonies by spreading through underground roots, often too aggressive for small gardens - easily divided to help control their spread.
Native to Maine
Full to part sun
Medium-wet to dry soils
Grows up to 2 feet tall
Blooms June to September
Herbaceous perennial
Seed provenance: Northeast Seed Collective (CT ecotype)
