seeds: Blephilia ciliata (downy wood-mint)

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

code C(60) = Needs at least 60 days of cold moist stratification.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

Downy wood-mint is one of those plants that may have been an inspiration for some of Dr. Seuss’ drawings. Lilac colored flowers are arranged in circular stacks atop a sturdy square stem, and reach around a foot tall.

Bees love this plant, and you will likely see some very interesting pollinators visiting during it’s early summer bloom. As with others in the mint family, deer and rabbits tend to leave this one alone.

B. ciliata can grow in sandy soils, as well as tolerates very acidic soil, which makes it a great choice near pines and cedars.

The leaves have a lovely minty flavor and can be used raw or steeped as a tea. Historically, Native People used the leaves as a poultice to treat headaches.

seeds: Blephilia ciliata (downy wood-mint)

Name: seeds: Blephilia ciliata (downy wood-mint)
SKU: SEED-BLE-CIL

$4.75

Quantity

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packet 200 seeds

stratification code
C(60)

type: Perennial

height: 12"

plant: spacing 1/sq ft

bloom time: June - July

bloom color: purple

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

seeds: Blephilia ciliata (downy wood-mint)

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type:	Perennial
height:	12"
plant: spacing	1/sq ft
bloom time:	June - July
bloom color:	purple