Blephilia ciliata

Common Names: Downy Wood Mint, Ohio Horsemint
 
Soil: Dry  Dry-Mesic  Mesic  
Height: 1 ft - 1.5 ft
Blooming: Jun Jul

Called "Wood Mint", but rarely grows in woodlands and prefers prairie and savanna habitats. This species does spread like most mints, but is not aggressive and typically spreads quite slowly. A favorite of many bees, and also attracts butterflies and moths. Not palatable to most mammals.

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