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Lamiaceae
Hairy Wood Mint
Blephilia hirsuta
Woodland tranquility.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Blephilia
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-3 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist woodland soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The genus name Blephilia comes from the Greek 'blepharis' meaning eyelash, referring to the fringed bracts.
- Its leaves release a strong minty fragrance when crushed, similar to oregano.
- Hairy wood mint is an important nectar source for native woodland bees and small butterflies.
- The plant spreads by both seeds and underground rhizomes to form dense colonies.
- It is one of only two species in the genus Blephilia, both native to eastern North America.
Color meanings
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serenity
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natural beauty