PHACELIA tanacetifolia (Lacy Phacelia)

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Phacelia Tanacetifolia commonly known as ‘Lacy Phacelia’, ‘Blue Tansy’, ‘Purple Tansy’. It is native to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is most common in the deserts of southern California. Flowers bloom from April through July. They are often found growing in ditches, along roadsides, and in open meadows....
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Phacelia Tanacetifolia commonly known as ‘Lacy Phacelia’, ‘Blue Tansy’, ‘Purple Tansy’. It is native to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is most common in the deserts of southern California. Flowers bloom from April through July. They are often found growing in ditches, along roadsides, and in open meadows. Good choice for commercial gardens, such as honeybee gardens. The beautiful flowers and long blooming period also make the tanacetifolia plant a popular choice for crop fields and vineyards.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 13,750 331
1/4LB 55,000 1,325
1/2LB 110,000 2,650
1LB 220,000 5,300
5LB 1,100,000 26,500

Scientific Name: Phacelia Tanacetifolia

Common Name: Lacy Phacelia

Plant Type: Annual 

Family: Boraginaceae

Native Range: United States, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon, Nevada

Height: 12-24"

Spread: 12-18"

Habitat: Open flats and slopes below 4000 ft

Zone: 2-10

Exposure: Full Sun 

Blooming Season: Spring to Summer 

Attracts: Honeybees, Bumblebees  

Resistant: Drought, Deer 

Moisture: Dry 

Flower Shape: Bell Shaped

Flower Color: Blue

Water Requirement: Low 

Soil Type: Rocky or Sandy 

Soil pH: 6.4-8.6

Advantage: Low maintenance, Easy to grow, Fast grower   

Uses: City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden 

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