Flowers layered at the top of 16- to 24-inch stems. Flowers in May and June. Dried gray seed stalks add interest during the summer. Fall and winter foliage hugs the soil surface like a ground cover.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Ohio Horse Mint
Blephilia ciliata
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Savanna / Woodland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost)
Main Color: Blue, Lavender
Fall Color: Red
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Photo: Carol Davit
Sun Exposure
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate
Nature Attracting
Butterfly, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects
Wildlife Benefit
Animal
Resistance
Deer Resistant
Size
Height:
16 to
24
inches
Spread:
to
12
inches
Size
Height: 16 to
24
inches
Spread: to
12
inches
Size
Height: 16 to
24
inches
Spread: to
12
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Use in bright areas of shaded beds.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Remove dead seed stalks in early fall to emphasize the attractive, low-growing fall/winter foliage.
Special Features
Special Usage
Basic Description
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