Forked Blue Curls, Bluecurls
Trichostemadichotomum

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Trichostema (try-ko-STEM-uh)
Species: dichotomum (dy-KAW-toh-mum)

Synonym:Trichostema pilosum

Synonym:Trichostema suffrutescens

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Medium Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored