Hairy Woodmint is a great plant to fill in a partly shady area in your garden. Its fragrant leaves and unique clusters of small white flowers add a textural element to the garden.
Pollinator Type
Bees, wasps, flies, butterflies
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial, upright
Zone
4 to 8
Height
1 to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft.
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
June, July, August, September
Design Considerations
This is a great plant for a partly shaded area. It will spread over time through rhizomes. Blooms last over a month.
Care and Maintenance
Will develop dense colonies.
Pest and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Establishment and Propagation
Start from a plug.
Commercial Availability
Rarely available
Alternative Plant Selections
Downy Wood Mint, Bradbury's Monarda
Native Status
Illinois native statewide
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Upright herbaceous perennial
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
