Woolly Blue Curls
Trichostema Lanatum
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.

Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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