Purple Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata) Downy Pagoda Horsemint Herb Flower Seeds

Add texture, fragrance, and native beauty to your garden with Purple Wood Mint (Blephilia ciliata) Seeds, a hardy perennial herb known for its layered lavender-purple flower whorls and soft, downy foliage. Also called Downy Pagoda or Horsemint, this species thrives in sunny to lightly shaded garden areas and is perfect for native plantings, naturalized meadows, woodland edges, and pollinator habitats.

Purple Wood Mint attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout its summer bloom period. These Non-GMO Purple Wood Mint Seeds produce long-lived, compact plants that are easy to grow and maintain, making them an excellent choice for ecological landscaping.

Features

• Produces distinctive tiered purple flower whorls
• Aromatic foliage with soft, downy texture
• Native perennial ideal for naturalized gardens
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Non-GMO seed quality
• Drought tolerant once established
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Excellent for meadows, woodland edges, and pollinator beds

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Blephilia ciliata
• Common Names: Purple Wood Mint, Downy Pagoda, Horsemint
• Seed Type: Non-GMO
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained rocky, sandy, or loamy soils
• Water Needs: Low to moderate
• Flower Color: Lavender-purple
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Season for Planting: Spring or fall
• Germination Time: 14–28 days
• Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
• Cold Stratification: 30–60 days recommended for improved germination
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Uses: Pollinator gardens, native gardens, meadows, woodland borders

Planting Guide

• Soil Preparation: Loosen soil; ensure good drainage and remove competing weeds.
• Sowing Time: Plant in early spring or fall; stratify seeds if sowing indoors.
• Seed Depth: Press seeds lightly into soil surface; do not bury deeply.
• Watering for Germination: Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
• Germination Window: 14–28 days, longer if unstratified.
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade for strongest growth.
• Thinning: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart.
• Watering: Moderate watering during establishment; reduce once mature.
• Maintenance Tips: Remove competing weeds and allow plants to naturalize.
• Overwintering: Hardy perennial; plants return each spring with minimal care.