Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint)
Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint)
40 (100)cm, Downy Wood Mint is a rhizomatous perennial with narrow, hairy, deep green, non aromatic leaves on usually unbranched stems. The dense terminal clusters are arranged in several whorls and consist of intense rose to pale lilac flowers. This species is native of rich soils in open spots in woods and semi-moist roadsides in the eastern states of the USA. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained and slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VII.More Details »