Hairy Wood Mint (Blephilia hirsuta) is a seasonal plant with white blooms from late spring into fall. They prefer mesic soil in part sun to shade where they grow up to 3 feet tall. They are a good choice for shaded slopes. Companion plants include Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) and White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata).
Maintenance
Powdery mildew can be a problem, and the plant may look somewhat tattered by late summer.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short Spacing
1 foot Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June,
July,
August,
September Bloom Color
Lavender,
White Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10