Trichostema setaceum is an herbaceous flowering plant. Commonly referred to as narrowleaf bluecurls, it is in the Lamiaceae (mint family).[2] It grows in sandy soil, sandhills, and rocky uplands.[3]

Description

Narrowleaf bluecurls is an annual growing to 50 cm (20 in). Stunning purple-blue flowers are borne from September to October. The stamens extend far beyond the petals, growing up to 20 mm (0.79 in).[4]

Conservation

It is listed as endangered in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.[5] It is critically imperiled in Missouri.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Plants Profile for Trichostema setaceum (narrowleaf bluecurls)". plants.usda.gov.
  2. ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  3. ^ "Trichostema setaceum page". www.alabamaplants.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  4. ^ a b "Trichostema setaceum page". www.missouriplants.com. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
  5. ^ "Plants Profile for Trichostema setaceum (narrowleaf bluecurls)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-01.