Tehachapi woollystar (Eriastrum pluriflorum)

Tehachapi woollystar

Tehachapi woollystar is a hardy perennial known for its numerous violet-blue flowers that cluster at the top of slender, branching stems. Thriving mainly in arid, well-drained soils, tehachapi woollystar utilizes its narrow, pointed leaves to minimize water loss, making it well-adapted to its native dry habitats. This plant's blooming season adds vibrant colors to the otherwise subdued palette of its surroundings.

Scientific classification

Species

Tehachapi woollystar (Eriastrum pluriflorum)

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Care Guide for Tehachapi woollystar

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Pruning: Tehachapi woollystar is a resilient, multi-flowered species with a woolly texture. For optimal growth, prune in early spring by removing dead stems and thinning dense areas to enhance air circulation. This promotes healthier blooms, reduces disease risk, and improves the plant's shape and vigor.

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