Downy Woodmint (Blephilia ciliata) | Indigenous Plant | This Land

Downy Woodmint

Blephilia ciliata

[ bleh-FIL-ee-ah sil-ee-AY-tah ]

● Available Now Perennial

Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Part Shade–Sun
Height ▲ 1–2 ft
Moisture 💧 Dry–Medium
Soil ◎ Average, well-drained, rocky OK
Bloom ❀ Summer (Jun–Jul)
Color Lavender/White

Wildlife Value & Uses

Native bees bumble bees butterflies
Fragrant foliage culinary herb medicinal

Part of These Collections

Sources & References

USDA PLANTS, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Last updated: April 22, 2026