Blephilia ciliataCommon 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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