Pycnanthemum muticum / Short-toothed Mountain Mint (Mint Family)

Flowers are less than showy, but this plant is for the pollinators. Mountain mints are one of the best wildflowers you can plant for attracting a diverse and constant array of pollinators, and this species particularly tops the list. Try planting some by a window or somewhere else where it is easy to watch–it is a true joy. Can be a happy spreader, but relatively easy to keep in check by pulling up runners once a year. This is a great plant for erosion control or to let naturalize. 
Blooms: White, 4-6 weeks, June-Aug
Leaves: Green, 1-3”, ovate, simple, evergreen basal leaves
Height: 2-3’
Space: 2-3’
Soil: Avg., dry-wet
Exposure: Full sun to Part Sun
Fauna: Wasp favorite, but attracts most pollinators
Seeds: Small nutlets are wind disperse
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 4-8
Native Status: NC native, present, but uncommon throughout the state
Provenance: Unknown, asexually grown