Midnight Magic Blue Curls (Trichostema 'Midnight Magic') | Curling Stamens Shrub

Midnight Magic Blue Curls

Trichostema 'Midnight Magic'

A compact evergreen shrub with deep violet-blue flowers featuring long curling stamens, blooming from spring through fall.

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Description

Trichostema 'Midnight Magic' is a captivating, evergreen shrub prized for its deep violet-blue flowers with long, curling stamens, its sweetly aromatic foliage, and its compact, rounded form. This drought-tolerant native hybrid forms a tidy, mounding shrub of narrow, dark green leaves with white-felted undersides that release a pleasant fragrance when brushed. From spring through fall, it produces an abundance of upright, branching spikes bearing velvety, midnight-purple to violet-blue, two-lipped flowers, each with distinctive, elegantly curling stamens that extend far beyond the petals. A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators, it is low-maintenance, heat-tolerant, and an outstanding choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, and wildlife-friendly, water-wise landscapes.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Narrow, dark green, aromatic leaves with white-felted undersides; upright spikes of velvety, midnight-purple to violet-blue flowers with long, curling stamens; blooms from spring through fall.
Mature Height: 3-4 ft (90-120 cm)
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft (90-120 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10 ; Sunset 14-24
Light Requirement: Full sun
Core Benefits: Unique curling stamens, deep violet-blue flowers, long bloom season (spring to fall), sweetly fragrant foliage, drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Best Uses: Sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, pollinator gardens, water-wise landscapes, Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens.

Faqs

Q: How large does Midnight Magic Blue Curls get?
A: It forms a compact, rounded shrub, typically reaching 3-4 feet in both height and spread at maturity.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is highly drought tolerant. It requires well-drained soil and little to no supplemental water after the first year.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the densest growth and most abundant flowers, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as bees and other pollinators.

Q: Is the foliage fragrant?
A: Yes, the narrow, dark green leaves release a pleasant, sweet fragrance when brushed or crushed.

Q: When should I prune it?
A: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. This will encourage fresh new growth.

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