Trichostema lanatum, Woolly Bluecurls Size:0.5 qt It obligingly grows in poor

It obligingly grows in poor soils and clay

This tough evergreen ground cover has bright yellow-green stems and light blue flowers in late spring

discovered near Prunedale in Monterey County

Light pink flowers followed by bright red berries create additional seasonal interest

Trichostema lanatum, Woolly Bluecurls Size:0.5 qt It obligingly grows in poorA shrub native to Southern California with aromatic, narrow, emerald foliage. It can be found growing in mountainous sunny sloped sites from Baja up to Monterey. Blooms through the summer with dense spikes of woolly purple flowers, frequented by many pollinators. Prefers full sun, sharply draining, lean soil. It's best to get its roots established before the heat of summer, so plant in fall or early spring and water only once a week as soon as the dry