Downy Wood Mint
Downy Wood Mint
Downy Wood Mint

This drought tolerant species is similar in appearance to the closely related Bee Balm. Leaves are mildly fragrant when crushed. Leaves are usually considered to be lacking in the pungency and quality needed for use as a culinary herb. Small basal leaves and shoots remain green throughout the winter. Cut back spent flower stalks in the late summer to encourage full growth of the foliage. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Foliage is often nibbled on by insects and plants can become rather tattered and unkempt by late summer.

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