Downy Wood Mint, also known as Belphilia ciliata, attracts a variety of pollinators to the early summer garden with its dense, lavender/pink flowers that resemble Bee Balm. Although it’s a member of the mint family, this native variety is less aggressive and less fragrant than other mint varieties.
This native beauty grows to be about 12-12” tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade, tolerating average to dry soil. If planted in moist or overly shaded areas, Downy Wood Mint could get powdery mildew, so it's best to keep plants in a drier, well-ventilated area of the garden or meadow. We recommend planting this purple wildflower in rock gardens, perennial borders, wildflower meadows, cottage gardens and everything in between!
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SKU |
AM012936 |
Common Name |
Downy Wood Mint |
Botanical Name |
Blephilia ciliata |
Item Package Size |
Packet |
Seed Life Cycle |
Perennials |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color |
Purple |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Summer |
Bloom Time |
Early to mid summer |
Mature Height |
12 inches |
Mature Height |
12" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie |
Species |
Ships As |
Seed |
Ideal Region |
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest |
Zones |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Native To |
Eastern United States. |
Seeds Per Packet |
1000 |
Coverage |
covers 20-30 square feet |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages |
Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
Yes |