Phacelia cicutaria
$7.30
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Caterpillar Phacelia
Caterpillar Phacelia is an upright annual shrub that grows up to 2 ft. tall and wide. It grows mainly in chaparral plant communities, often in burnt areas or on rocky slopes.
It is named for the caterpillar-like appearance of its hairy, tightly coiled flower buds that uncurl as the pale lavender to white flowers open up from March to May.
Caterpillar Phacelia is a wonderful choice for pollinator gardens and water-wise gardens. It prefers a fast-draining soil and is very drought tolerant, so it’s perfect for sandy, gravelly, or rocky sloped areas where other plants have a tough time growing.
Lifeform: Annual
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 4", D-16 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Nectar source for a variety of bees, butterflies and moths and is a host plant for the Stamnodes albiapicata moth caterpillars. |
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | California, southern Nevada, Baja California |
| Elevation | -32" – 7672" |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Burnt areas and rocky slopes |
