shrub

Trichostema lanatum | Woolly Blue Curls

A California native, Woolly Blue Curls has aromatic leaves that are dark green above and whitish beneath. Requires well draining soil and little or no summer water. Flowers bloom for months but are heaviest in early spring. Removing spent flowers increases bloom. Form is sprawling so it is best in a naturalistic design. Prune leggy plants before new spring growth to renew. Canopy coverage: 13 square feet.

Water Requirement: very low, low

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 20F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 4 feet high

Width: 4 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: purple, blue

Flower Season: spring, summer, fall

Wildlife: birds, hummingbirds, butterflies