Smokey Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum × incanum ‘Smokey Mountain Mint’
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee
Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Native, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Fragrant, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts Butterflies, and Attracts pollinators
Specifications
Specifications
-
Botanical Name
-
Height
-
Width
-
Growing Zones
-
Sunlight
-
Growth RateFast
-
Flower Color
-
Leaf Color
-
NativeYes
-
Pollinator FriendlyYes
-
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
-
FragrantYes
-
Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
Looking for a pollinator magnet with a refreshing twist? Smokey Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum × incanum 'Smokey Mountain Mint') is a hardy perennial with clouds of silvery-white flower clusters that shimmer above aromatic foliage. Blooming from mid to late summer, this fragrant plant fills the garden with a fresh, minty scent while drawing in bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects!
This hybrid Mint features upright stems clothed in lance-shaped, gray-green leaves covered with a powdery, silvery cast - giving the plant its "smokey" look. The dense clusters of tiny, white to pale lavender blooms top the stems, adding softness and sparkle to summer landscapes. Its minty foliage is not only aromatic but also deer and rabbit-resistant, making it a tough, no-fuss choice.
>>Jump to Planting & Care Instructions
Key Features
Native to the Eastern United States, Mountain Mints have a long history of herbal and medicinal use by Indigenous peoples for teas and remedies.
- Hardy perennial with silvery-white flower clusters
- Minty fragrant foliage, deer and rabbit-resistant
- Blooms from mid to late summer
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators
- Upright, clumping form 2-3 feet tall and wide
- Native hybrid with strong ecological benefits
Landscaping Uses
Smokey Mountain Mint is perfect for pollinator gardens, naturalized borders, or meadow-style plantings. Its size makes it an excellent middle-layer perennial in layered beds. A member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) family, it's closely related to culinary mints, Bee Balm, and other pollinator favorites. With its resilience and beauty, this perennial bridges ornamental appeal with ecological value. At 2-3 feet tall and wide, it's just the right size for borders, pollinator gardens, or naturalized plantings.
- Pollinator and butterfly gardens
- Naturalized borders and prairie plantings
- Mixed perennial beds with Bee Balm, Russian Sage, or Echinacea
- Herb gardens for fragrance and texture
- Deer and rabbit-resistant plantings
Care & Maintenance
Smokey Mountain Mint thrives in USDA zones 4-9. This herbaceous perennial is sun-loving, adaptable, and highly resilient, making it one of the easiest native plants to grow. Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support.
- Planting Time - Spring or fall for best establishment
- Sun Requirements - Full sun to part shade
- Soil Requirements - Average, well-drained soils - tolerant of clay, loam, and poor soils
- Moisture Needs - Moderate moisture; use the Finger Test to check soil. New plants need regular moisture in their first year.
- Mulch - Apply a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist mulch to conserve moisture and insulate roots.
- Fertilization Needs - Low; occasional compost in spring is plenty
- Pruning Info - Cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring; deadheading not required
- Division Info - Can be divided every 3-4 years in spring or fall to rejuvenate growth
- Special Perks - Deer and rabbit-resistant, attracts pollinators, drought-tolerant once established, low maintenance, tolerant of clay and urban soils
A Minty-Fresh Garden Must-Have
With its shimmering foliage, aromatic leaves, and pollinator-pleasing blooms, Smokey Mountain Mint is a breath of fresh air for your garden. Its toughness, beauty, and ecological benefits make it a true standout. Order your Smokey Mountain Mint today and start attracting butterflies, bees, and beneficial pollinators from naturehills.com!
