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Trichostema suffrutescens
Florida scrub bluecurls is a small woody perennial in the mint family, native only to dry sandy scrub and sandhill ridges of central and northern Florida. It is a rare native wildflower best grown in full sun with excellent drainage.
Trichostema suffrutescens is a species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is endemic to northern and central Florida in the southeastern United States. The species was first described in the late 19th century and is currently accepted by major taxonomic authorities.
The species is endemic to the Mt. Dora, Trail Ridge, and Orlando ridges of Florida. It is limited to scrub, sandhill, and similarly dry upland habitats. Further details on habitat preferences have been documented in regional floras and botanical surveys.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
