Blue Curls

Blue curls, also known as caterpillars, are leafy plants that grow up to 1-3 ft. tall. It's an annual or biennial plant with purple to lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers that are deeply lobed at the rim and have conspicuously protruding stamens. The flowers are found in numerous slender, coiled clusters that uncurl as the buds develop. The leaves are soft and deeply cut, giving them a ragged appearance. This plant is typically found in large colonies and does best if sheltered from the west sun. It's worth noting that the stem of the blue curls plant is brittle and breaks easily.