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Woolly Blue Curls

Trichostema Lanatum

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Overview

Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema lanatum) is a striking California native, showcasing deep purple blooms with exquisitely curving stamens. Its fragrant, narrow leaves are coated in fine hairs, giving a grey-green appearance. This evergreen shrub typically reaches 3-5 feet in height and width. It thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and requires minimal water once established. Ideal for drought-tolerant gardens, it attracts pollinators and resists deer.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–8Type Shrub
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — or combine with other California natives for a cohesively resilient and beautiful garden aesthetic
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — It thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and requires minimal water once establishedWoolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — making it a suitable mid-layer addition to a garden designWoolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — is an evergreen shrub native to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub areas of CaliforniaWoolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — curving stamens that create a whimsicalWoolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Minimal pruning is neededWoolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Ideal for drought-tolerant gardens, it attracts pollinators and resists deer+31

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

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Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — or combine with other California natives for a cohesively resilient and beautiful garden aesthetic
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — It thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and requires minimal water once established
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — making it a suitable mid-layer addition to a garden design
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — is an evergreen shrub native to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub areas of California
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — curving stamens that create a whimsical
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Minimal pruning is needed
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Ideal for drought-tolerant gardens, it attracts pollinators and resists deer
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — This evergreen shrub typically reaches 3-5 feet in height and width
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Its fragrant, narrow leaves are coated in fine hairs, giving a grey-green appearance
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — showcasing deep purple blooms with exquisitely curving stamens
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Woolly Blue Curls requires well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — scientifically named Trichostema lanatum
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — The leaves of Trichostema lanatum are narrow and dark green with a slightly fuzzy texture
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — It is drought-tolerant once established, aligning with water-wise landscaping principles
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — consider its Mediterranean origin and use it to create a natural
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — thus supporting local ecosystems.<br><br>For optimal growth
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — It is highly esteemed for its distinctive aromatic foliage and striking flower spikes
Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema Lanatum) — Woolly Blue Curls (Trichostema lanatum) is a striking California native
Trichostema Lanatum
Trichostema Lanatum
Trichostema Lanatum
Trichostema Lanatum
Trichostema Lanatum
Trichostema Lanatum
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