They have a reputation of not responding well to too much summer water. I planted mine on a gentle slope (so water does not pond) and the location is equal parts sun and shade. Mine seem to do very well in that location. They've been there for 4-5 years and so far they are tolerating my summer water regime. There is a cultivar that is supposed to be more garden friendly and not quite so temperamental about watering. You might look for that one. I have planted some of that which has been in the ground less than a year. So far so good.
@@southerncalnativeplantgard3777 Thank you so much! My entire front yard slopes gently toward the street. Not so great for getting out if the car on the sloping driveway, but I hope it will work for wooly blue curls. It is all on drip irrigation, so I should be able to control the water. I think I know the cultivar you are talking about and a couple sources. Thanks again!
For Southern California, Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano has a great selection and helpful staff. Grown Native Nursery in Claremont also has a good selection but they're closed in the summertime and will reopen in October. Theodore Payne Foundation in the San Fernando Valley, like Tree of Life, has a very good selection and helpful staff. You might also check your local Armstrong Nursery. Mine has a buyer who is a native plant enthusiast and therefore they offer a selective amount of native plants. But I am not sure that's true at all locations. It's usually a good idea to wait until mid October or November to begin planting natives (unless it's a desert plant avoid planting in summertime). Good luck!
Awesome video!
Thanks much!
Would love to hear how you first established and maintain wooly blue curl. I want to try this plant, but am a but intimidated
They have a reputation of not responding well to too much summer water. I planted mine on a gentle slope (so water does not pond) and the location is equal parts sun and shade. Mine seem to do very well in that location. They've been there for 4-5 years and so far they are tolerating my summer water regime.
There is a cultivar that is supposed to be more garden friendly and not quite so temperamental about watering. You might look for that one. I have planted some of that which has been in the ground less than a year. So far so good.
@@southerncalnativeplantgard3777 Thank you so much! My entire front yard slopes gently toward the street. Not so great for getting out if the car on the sloping driveway, but I hope it will work for wooly blue curls. It is all on drip irrigation, so I should be able to control the water.
I think I know the cultivar you are talking about and a couple sources. Thanks again!
Beautiful. Where can you purchase California native plants?
For Southern California, Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano has a great selection and helpful staff. Grown Native Nursery in Claremont also has a good selection but they're closed in the summertime and will reopen in October. Theodore Payne Foundation in the San Fernando Valley, like Tree of Life, has a very good selection and helpful staff.
You might also check your local Armstrong Nursery. Mine has a buyer who is a native plant enthusiast and therefore they offer a selective amount of native plants. But I am not sure that's true at all locations.
It's usually a good idea to wait until mid October or November to begin planting natives (unless it's a desert plant avoid planting in summertime). Good luck!
@@southerncalnativeplantgard3777 thank you