Downy Wood-mint
Blephilia ciliata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, GA and 18 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Downy wood-mint is a compact native perennial that produces clusters of small white to pale lavender flowers from June through August. This well-behaved mint relative stays in neat clumps without aggressive spreading and tolerates partial shade conditions well.
In an HOA neighborhood
Downy Wood-mint is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to native bees and provide nectar for butterflies throughout the summer blooming period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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