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LACY PHACELIA - Phacelia tanacetifolia - Organic, Open Pollinated

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LACY PHACELIA - (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

This hardy, attractive wildflower is native to California and Arizona deserts. Gardeners appreciate its excellent cover crop benefits, as well as its ability to attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects. Its genus, Phacelia, originates from the Greek word for "cluster," describing the plant's growth habit. The species name, "tanacetifolia," derives from tansy, a delicate plant whose foliage resembles Phacelia's. 

  • Annual
  • Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked
  • Planting 1/4" below the soil surface since this plant needs darkness to germinate.
  • Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. If starting the seed indoors
  • The best temperature for germination is 55-60 degrees F.
  • Full Sun
  • Height: 18 Inches
  • Color: Blue, Purple
  • Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
  • Growing: Water seedlings until they become established; control weeds.
  • Mature plants tolerate heat and drought well, and flourish in rocky or sandy soil.
  • Grows well in average garden soil.
  • Deadhead spent blossoms unless seeds are wanted.
  • This plant often self-sows, and is highly attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
  • Seed count: 1/2 gram