Blephilia ciliata
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This perennial mint reaches up to two feet at maturity and boasts small clusters of flowers that range from pale pink to lavender.
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This mint can handle almost any location and combination you can think of. Will be happy in anything but deep shade or water logged soils.
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A versatile plant that works well mixed with other perennials. It spreads moderately via rhizomes to form tidy clumps that serve as a nice ground cover, though occasional division may be needed to maintain space.
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Found in the Eastern US from the Northeast to Gulf of Mexico, westward to the Great Lakes. It is most common along woodland edges, shaded areas, and moist soiled meadows.
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In spring new growth emerges with soft green leaves that are slightly fuzzy. It blooms early summer and typically lasts for around one month. In fall, the leaves may turn a yellowish-golden color before going dormant through the winter.
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With a long blooming period, it is as a pollinator magnet for pollinators of all shapes and kinds in the early summer months.
Downy wood-mint