Trichostema 'Midnight Magic' CalNative

Plant Specifications

• Height & Spread: 2–3 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide
  
  
• Growth Habit: Rounded, mounding shrublet
  
  
• Light Requirements: Full sun
  
  
• Water Requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established
  
  
• Fertilizer Requirements: Minimal; compost in spring if desired
  
  

Description
Trichostema ‘Midnight Magic’ (Hybrid Blue Curls) is a small, aromatic native shrub with deep indigo-blue flowers that appear from spring to fall. Its silvery-green foliage releases a pleasant herbal scent when brushed, and its long bloom season supports native bees and pollinators.

This water-wise selection thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, even in dry East Bay hillsides or rocky slopes. It pairs beautifully with other drought-tolerant natives such as manzanita, salvia, and buckwheat for a natural, vibrant planting palette.