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Blephilia ciliata
- Downy Wood Mint is a wildflower in the mint family native to the central and eastern part of the U.S.A. Plant it in the full sun to partial shade in well drained soil and enjoy its blue-purple flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Minty leaves can be eaten raw and used in teas. It spreads slowly and won’t become aggressive like other mint species sometimes do.
- Named 2022 Wildflower of the Year by North Carolina Botanical Gardens
Key Info
Common Names: Downy Wood Mint, Ohio Horsemint, Pagoda Plant, Sunny Woodmint
Family Names: Lamiaceae (Mint) Family
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Moisture Requirement: Moist well drained
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Flower Color: Blue, purple
Special Characteristics: Reported to be deer resistant
Additional Info
Height: 1'-2 1/2'
Spread: 8"-1 1/2'