Trichostema lanatum

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Woolly Blue Curls

Woolly blue curls is a small evergreen shrub or sub-shrub that grows to about 3-5′ tall.

It is native to arid coastal chaparral regions of California and the northern parts of Baja California.

From late spring through summer, the wonderful sweet-scented woolly blue flowers attract both hummingbirds and bumblebees.

This prized flowering shrub is certainly eye catching and can add color to any garden.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant

 

Ecological Value

Attracts hummingbirds.

Historical Uses

Native Americans used almost the whole plant for a variety of medicinal and other purposes

Distribution

South Coast Range, South Coast, Western Transverse Range, San Gabriel Mtns, Peninsular Range, Baja

Elevation

From 165 to 2700'

Communities
Habitat

Dry slopes