Species PlantsDowny Wood Mint

Downy Wood Mint

Blephilia ciliata

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Downy Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata)

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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