300 Downy Wood Mint Seeds Blephilia Ciliata Native Wildflower Heirloom
Downy Wood Mint is a native perennial wildflower treasured for its soft, fuzzy leaves and clusters of pale lavender blooms that attract a variety of pollinators. Also known as Ohio Horsemint, it adds a gentle wildflower charm to naturalized areas and pollinator gardens.
This woodland mint works beautifully in shade gardens, native plant borders, or meadow plantings, where its aromatic foliage adds texture and its long bloom season offers extended seasonal interest. Its spreading habit fills in nicely around other perennials.
Species: Blephilia ciliata
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, slowly spreading
Sun: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Well-drained, loamy to sandy
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: 14 to 30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; moderate moisture preferred