Trichostema Arizonicum
Contents
Description
Trichostema Arizonicum, also known as Arizona Bluecurls, is a unique plant with blue flowers native to the southwestern United States. It is characterized by its curly leaves and blue flowers that bloom from June to September. This plant is a member of the mint family and has a distinctive scent when its leaves are crushed. Trichostema Arizonicum grows up to 2 feet tall and is an annual or biennial plant that can reseed itself in favorable growing conditions.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Trichostema |
Appearance
Trichostema Arizonicum has curly leaves that are green and hairy. Its blue flowers are tubular in shape and grow in clusters at the end of the stems. The flowers are about 1 inch long and have a distinctive scent when crushed. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and can spread up to 1 foot wide.
Care Guide
To care for Trichostema Arizonicum, it is important to give it well-draining soil and to water it regularly. The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. It is hardy in zones 8 to 11. Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant after the blooming season to promote new growth.
Common Pests & Diseases
Trichostema Arizonicum is susceptible to spider mites and aphids. Additionally, the plant can be affected by fungal diseases like powdery mildew and rust. To prevent pests and diseases, make sure to keep the plant well-ventilated and remove any affected leaves or stems.
Habitat
Trichostema Arizonicum is native to the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It grows in dry, open areas like deserts, grasslands, and chaparrals.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Trichostema Arizonicum a perennial or annual plant?
A: Trichostema Arizonicum can be an annual or biennial plant that can reseed itself in favorable growing conditions.
Q: Does Trichostema Arizonicum prefer full sun or shade?
A: Trichostema Arizonicum prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade.
Q: What is the ideal hardiness zone for Trichostema Arizonicum?
A: Trichostema Arizonicum is hardy in zones 8 to 11.
Q: What is the distinctive scent of Trichostema Arizonicum?
A: Trichostema Arizonicum has a distinctive scent when its leaves are crushed.
Related Plants
- Trichostema Dichotomum
- Trichostema Lanatum
- Trichostema Lanceolatum
References
- “Trichostema Arizonicum.” Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=TRAR3. Accessed 14 Oct. 2021.
- “Trichostema Arizonicum.” Plants of the World Online, www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232891-2. Accessed 14 Oct. 2021.
