— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Downy wood mint (Blephilia ciliata). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Downy wood mint, scientifically known as Blephilia ciliata, is a perennial plant native to the eastern United States, found in states such as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ne… Downy wood mint (Latin: Blephilia ciliata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Downy wood mint is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Downy wood mint is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, GEO, ILL, and INI. Downy wood mint thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to dry conditions with light or medium soil.
Downy wood mint grows best in USDA zone 4-7, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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