Forked bluecurls
Trichostema dichotomum
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
NC, VA, NJ, FL and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees
A low, branching annual forb with sticky, aromatic foliage and small, curled blue-violet flowers with long, showy stamens produced from late summer into fall. Self-seeds readily in sandy, well-drained soils.
In an HOA neighborhood
Forked bluecurls is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- Self-seeding annual habit gives an informal, wild appearance
- Sparse, open branching can read as weedy in a tidy bed
Wildlife value
Late-season flowers attract a variety of native bees for nectar and pollen.
Common questions
- How much sun does Forked bluecurls need?
- Forked bluecurls grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Forked bluecurls bloom?
- Forked bluecurls blooms in August, September, and October.
- Where is Forked bluecurls native?
- Forked bluecurls (Trichostema dichotomum) is native to NC, VA, NJ, FL and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Forked bluecurls attract?
- Forked bluecurls draws bees.
- Is Forked bluecurls HOA-friendly?
- Forked bluecurls is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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