Pycnanthemum — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Pycnanthemum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pycnanthemum albescens
Pycnanthemum albescens
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Pycnanthemum albescens is probably able to withstand temperatures down to at least -15°c. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season. The plant has a strong, mint-like aroma.
Full cultivation guide →Pycnanthemum flexuosum
Pycnanthemum flexuosum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most soils but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season. Hardy to at least -15°c. The correct name for this species should be P. tenuifolium.
Full cultivation guide →Pycnanthemum incanum
Pycnanthemum incanum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Pycnanthemum incanum is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures falling to -20°c or lower. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but flowering best in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Pycnanthemum muticum is a plant of the temperate zone and is fairly cold-hardy, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -15°c. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season. The bruised leaves are very aromatic.
Full cultivation guide →Pycnanthemum verticillatum pilosum
Pycnanthemum verticillatum pilosum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Pycnanthemum pilosum is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures falling to -20°c or lower. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, but flowering best in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Pycnanthemum virginianum
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Pycnanthemum virginianum is a very cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures falling to -20°c or lower. Succeeds in most soils but prefers a rich loamy soil in full sun or partial shade with plenty of moisture in the growing season. All parts of the plant emit a strong, mint-like aroma when crushed.
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