Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) Size:50 Flat it is also visited occasionally

it is also visited occasionally by sphinx moths and hummingbirds

particularly in areas like rock gardens

Flower Color Red

The plants are fairly easy to grow and will gradually form larger clumps that will impress as a border planting

Photos By: Superior National Forest [CC BY 2

Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) Size:50 Flat it is also visited occasionallyWith stacked clusters of Monarda like lavender flowers, Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) impresses in any shade garden. Blooming for about a month beginning in June it is very attractive to a wide array of pollinators. Its natural habitat can range from prairies to savannas making this a versatile garden plant. This plant is much less aggressive than its traditional European garden mint cousins. The minty taste seems to not be liked by most mammals