Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) Super Flood Tolerant Warrior Plants This is a medium height

This is a medium height native woodland plant

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This plant spreads through its roots and can form majestic colonies of this beautiful plant

This plant is a short little guy but packs a punch

Height 2' - 3'

Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) Super Flood Tolerant Warrior Plants This is a medium heightWith 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