Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower
Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower
Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower
Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower
Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower
Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower

Bridge's and Orzell's Bluecurls | Trichostema bridgesii-orzellii | RARE New Endemic Florida Native Flower

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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


 


 

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Shelby l
Excellent Condition

This was my first order and I am very grateful for the care taken to ship my plants! I saw this species at the Natives nursery last summer and regretted not purchasing it. It’s a two hour drive to that nursery so I was excited to see it offered here. The plants arrived in excellent condition and I potted them right away. It’s a couple weeks later and they’re looking happy. I would have liked to see packaging without styrofoam - I’m unsure if the nursery has explored that option or not. Regardless I’ll check back for more species in the future.