Downy Wood Mint
Blephilia ciliata

Downy Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata) Other common names: Downy Blephilia

Other scientific names: Monarda ciliata

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Toothed

Height: 30-60 cm (11-23 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 84   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: ciliata: fringed with hair


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 10 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Downy Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata)

Downy Wood Mint flowers grow in these stacked clusters.

Downy Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata)

Downy Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata)

Downy Wood Mint leaves. They are indeed downy.

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