Hoary Rosemarymint

Poliomintha incana

Hoary rosemarymint is a silvery, aromatic mint shrub of sandy deserts with lavender flowers and edible, oregano-scented leaves, drought-proof for hot, sandy gardens.

Family: Lamiaceae
Type: shrub
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 1–3 ft
Spacing: 2–4 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Bloom: April, May, June, July
Bloom colors: purple, white
Wildlife value: pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses: foundation
Native states: AZ, NM, TX, UT