Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
New Microendemic species from the Lake Wales Ridge!
The Lake Wales Ridge is a hotbed of discovery for evolutionary biologists. There are so many species endemic only to this area. This Trichostema is a newly discovered species! So exciting! Attracts various pollinators, especially bees. VERY drought tolerant, loves poor soils and full sun! 4” pots, shipped bare root with soil attached wrapped carefully
| Size: | 2-3 ft tall by 1-2 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Annual | |
| Flower Color: | Blue | |
| Habitats: | Scrub, xeric hammock, overgrown sandhill, flatwoods. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Wildflower garden. Appreciated for its interesting flowers and nectar plant. Grow as an annual. Will self seed! | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | |
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms). | |
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand |