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Trichostema lanatum

Also Known As

Woolly Bluecurls

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Trichostema lanatum plant details

Trichostema lanatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trichostema lanatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trichostema lanatum

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Branching evergreen shrub to 4' tall with narrow, 2" long leaves that emit a wonderfully pungent aroma when bruised. Foliage is shiny, dark green on top, white and woolly beneath with leaf edges rolled under. Blue flowers appear in clusters along a stalk and show arching stamens from April to June, longer if spent flowers are removed. Stalks and parts of flowers are covered with blue, pink or whitish wool giving an appearance of tight curls. Requires full sun, excellent drainage, and little or no irrigation once established. A temperamental native species in the garden, but worth the effort for its resinous scent alone. Hardy to 15 °F. Coast Ranges of California.