- Downy Wood Mint is a wildflower in the mint family native to the central and eastern part of the U.S.A. Plant it in the full sun to partial shade in well drained soil and enjoy its blue-purple flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Minty leaves can be eaten raw and used in teas. It spreads slowly and won’t become aggressive like other mint species sometimes do.
- Named 2022 Wildflower of the Year by North Carolina Botanical Gardens
Last Updated: April 10, 2022