[GHSWildflowers #11-20]

Mint Family

Open and wooded moist ground

1. Small purple flowers in whorls of six alternating with 2 bracts. Early spring to summer bloom period.

2. Square stems.

3. Flowers and leaves at stem apex. Grows 4-8 inches.

1. Some use dried leaves as a tea for sore throats.

2. Crushed leaves were used on scrapes, bruises and insect bites.

3. Perenial lawn pest adapts to mowing by reducing size.

[GHS Wildflowers #11-20]