Downy Wood Mint - Blephilia ciliata
- Tight clusters of pink-purple stacked flowers resemble pagoda
- Spreads easily by rhizomes and has central tap root to form tight clumps
- Summer blooms, May - August
- Favorite of bees and other pollinators
Blephilia ciliata, commonly Downy Wood Mint, has a distinctive appeal with its tight clusters of pink-purple flowers stacked to resemble a pagoda. The attractive blooms, a pollinator favorite, are supported by downy-haired stems that reach 1′ high. Visually similar to adored Monardas, this Blephilia spreads by rhizomes from a central tap root to form clumps.
Downy Wood Mint - Blephilia ciliata
Zone: 4-8
Spread: 1-1.5 ft.
Height: 1-2.5 ft.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Dry to average
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
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