Downy Wood Mint is known for its soft, hairy leaves and whorls of lavender flowers. It emits a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed against.
Habitat
It thrives in open woods and prairies.
Diet
Bees and butterflies are frequent visitors to its flowers.
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Downy Wood Mint
The best time to see a Downy Wood Mint is May–June, when about 92% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,666 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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