Trichostema brachiatum
Trichostema brachiatum
- Native to:
- Canada | ON, QC | United States | AL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV | Virgin Islands
Wikimedia: Elias
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Trichostema
- Species:
- Trichostema brachiatum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)