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
Trichostema suffrutescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Fountain, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Miami, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Newnan, Georgia

Rincon, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Brookeville, Maryland

Malden, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts

Florence, Mississippi

Lucedale, Mississippi

Okatie, South Carolina

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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Trenton, FL (Zone 8b) | September 2013 | positive

In Gilchrist County, FL, this native plant makes it's appearance in late Spring/early Summer and by late Summer is full grown and ready t...Read More

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | positive

This bushy herbaceous annual grows to about 2.5 feet tall. It blooms sporadically all year putting on its best show towards late summer a...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | October 2002 | neutral

Blue Curl is a native herbaceous plant prevalent in the southern states of the U.S. It is a member of the mint family, and its leaves hav...Read More

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