Is Hoary Mountain Mint safe for pets?

Yes, Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum Incanum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hoary Mountain Mint easy to care for?

Hoary Mountain Mint has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Hoary Mountain Mint grow indoors?

Hoary Mountain Mint is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hoary Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum Incanum) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

An erect, many-branched perennial mint with a strong minty aroma and whitish leaves beneath flower clusters.

Last updated: February 2026

Hoary Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum Incanum

An erect, many-branched perennial mint with a strong minty aroma and whitish leaves beneath flower clusters.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

4-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractor, groundcover, aromatic herb

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hoary Mountain Mint

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae

Genus:Pycnanthemum