Hairy wood-mint or hairy pagoda plant (Blephilia hirsuta)

Family: Lamiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Blephilia hirsuta is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves. Minty leaves eaten raw and used in teas. The fresh or dried leaves are used for tea . — Minty leaves eaten raw and used in teas.; The fresh or dried leaves are used for tea .

Habitat & North American Range

Occurs in rich, moist, shady woods, slopes and valleys. Habitats include mesic deciduous woodlands, areas along woodland paths, woodland borders, woodland openings, limestone glades, and thickets. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)