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Lustrous leaves, silvery bracts with pinkish blooms, and a compact habit distinguish this member of the mint family. Spreads by rhizomes.
Prefers sun to light shade and moist to wet, well-drained soils.
| • | Gray-Green |
| • | Container |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | East-Coast Native |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Naturalizing |
An eastern North American native with fragrant leaves that are sometimes rubbed on the skin to repel mosquitos. Also sometimes used for a tea. Not as aggressive as Virginia Mountain Mint.