Blue curls, affectionately known as caterpillars, are delightful leafy plants that can reach heights of 1 to 3 feet. These charming plants can be either annual or biennial and boast lovely purple to lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers with deeply lobed rims and strikingly protruding stamens. You’ll often find these beautiful flowers in graceful clusters, which uncurl as their buds emerge. Their soft, deeply cut leaves give them a unique, ragged look. Blue curls typically thrive in large colonies and truly appreciate a bit of shelter from the harsh western sun. A little tip: the stem of the blue curls plant is quite brittle and can break easily, so gentle handling is key.
