Trichostema Species, Wooly Blue Curls, Woolly Blue Curls

Trichostema lanatum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Trichostema (try-ko-STEM-uh)
Species
lanatum (la-NA-tum)
Synonym
Trichostema lanatum var. denudatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Amesti, California

Corralitos, California

Elkhorn, California

Grass Valley, California

Interlaken, California

Los Angeles, California

Oakland, California

Pajaro, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Watsonville, California

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