Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District
Hairy Wood Mint
(Hairy Pagoda-plant)
Blephilia hirsuta
[C-value
8]
Mint family (Labiaceae)
Blooms July -
September
The native Hairy Wood Mint is uncommon in our area. It prefers partial sun to light shade and a moist to moderately moist rich loamy soil. Habitats include moderately moist deciduous woodlands and areas along woodland paths, borders and openings. This perennial is 1-3' tall, usually unbranched, with a green central stem that is 4-angled, and covered with long white hairs. The opposite leaves are up to 3½" long and 1½" across, lance-shaped and toothed with scattered hairs. The central stem terminates in several whorls of densely crowded flowers. Each flower is up to ½" long with a lavender to white 2-lipped corolla with purple dots on the lower 3-lobed lip. The upper lip functions as a protective hood.
Hairy Wood Mint at Maramech Forest Preserve July 8, 2017
Hairy Wood Mint at Maramech Forest Preserve July 8, 2017
Hairy Wood Mint foliage at Maramech Forest Preserve July 8, 2017
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