Ohio Horse Mint (Blephilia ciliata)

Ohio Horsemint is a small perennial plant with basal leaves that often remain green through the winter. It's a great plant for attracting pollinators. Honey bees and bumble bees are regular visitors. After blooming and the plant has started making seed, the pagoda-like seed structures could make an interesting addition to dried flower arrangements.

Uses: bees, butterflies, drought resistant, deer tolerant
Bloom time: May - July

Height: 16 to 24 inches
Space: 12 inches

Sun: Sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average

Seed:

• 200 seeds per packet
• 400,000 seeds per ounce
• 1 ounce per 10,000 square feet
• 0.25 pound per acre