Woolly Bluecurls (Trichostema lanatum) is in the Mint Family family (Lamiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,367 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Woolly Bluecurls: observations by month (U.S.)
About Woolly Bluecurls
Trichostema lanatum, the woolly bluecurls, is a small evergreen shrub or sub-shrub native to arid coastal chaparral regions of California and the northern parts of Baja California.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Woolly Bluecurls by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,367 | May | Apr–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Mint Family)
Red Deadnettle
Common Selfheal
Ground-Ivy
Henbit Deadnettle
Wild Bergamot
Lyreleaf Sage
Chia
American germander
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Woolly Bluecurls?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to June.
Where is Woolly Bluecurls most often seen?
The most observations come from California.