Blephilia ciliata
Help out the Rusty Patch Bumblebee by planting this cute shade tolerant mint. It's a pollinator magent - serving many species of butterflies, bumblebees and other beneficials. Plus, leaves make a freshing tea.
•Blooms: middle
•Height: 3’-4’
•Habitat: mesic to dry prairie
•Perennial
•Family: Mint
•Sun/Shade: dappled shade, part day shade, full-sun
•Pollinator service: Supports bumblebee immune system health, and a variety of native bees, bee mimics and butterflies
NOTES:
Almost always loaded with butterflies, including the Monarch and other beneficials. A shade tolerant mint, frequently found in shaded hedgerows.
PAIR IT!
Upland sedges, Beardtongues
Downy hedge mint
Please open plants immediately upon arrive to ensure plant survival and to be eligible for returns.
This ships as a full flat containing 32 plants.