Phacelia viscida

$4.75$7.30

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Sticky phacelia

Practically unknown, this beautiful annual bears lots of intense gentian-blue flowers all along its many 1-to-2′ arching stems. The plant grows to 2-1/2′ tall by 1-1/2′ spread.

Prolific and long blooming from March to June. Does best in part shade with decent soil. Feed once or twice. AND it reseeds!

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

 

Container

4"

Ecological Value

Provides both nectar and pollen for bumble bees and honey bees.

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found.

Distribution

Endemic to California.

Elevation

Between 0 and 2296 feet

Communities

Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral

Habitat

Open sandy burns and disturbed places below 2000'