Bushy Blue Curls (Trichostema Fruticosum) is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Trichostema fruticosum, commonly known as Bushy Blue Curls, is a flowering plant native to the Southeastern United States, characterized by its distinctive blue flowers and shrubby growth habit.

Bushy Blue Curls

Bushy Blue Curls

Trichostema Fruticosum

Trichostema fruticosum, commonly known as Bushy Blue Curls, is a flowering plant native to the Southeastern United States, characterized by its distinctive blue flowers and shrubby growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bushy Blue Curls

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Prune
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Mar
Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Bushy Blue Curls
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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Trichostema