Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) Super Flood Tolerant Warrior Plants This plant spreads through its

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

Its compact growth habit lends itself well to a border placement and mass plantings

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Blephilia ciliata (Downy Wood Mint) Super Flood Tolerant Warrior Plants This plant spreads through itsWith 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