Flowers layered at the top of 16- to 24-inch stems. Flowers in May and June are especially valuable for bumble bees. 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
Food/Pollinators

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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