Lacy Phacelia.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual wildflower

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Late spring to mid summer

Cuidados

Sow these seeds directly into your garden soil during the cooler months. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this plant prefers steady moisture to keep blooming.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

This plant generally does not require extra fertilizer in decent garden soil.

Poda

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering season.

Trasplante

As an annual, this plant is best grown directly in the ground.

Suelo

Well draining, sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-10 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant contains hairs that can cause skin irritation upon contact.

Niños

The stiff hairs on the stems and leaves may cause minor skin irritation if handled by children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The glandular hairs on the foliage can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is not typically considered a major allergen.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Fern like, deeply divided leaves
• Clusters of lavender blue flowers
• Coiled, fiddlehead shaped flower spikes
• Hairy stems and foliage

Altura

0,3 a 1m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

blue, lavender, 1 a 2cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that may cluster on tender new growth.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In mild climates, it may persist through winter, but it is typically grown as a seasonal annual.

En maceta

It grows well in containers at least 30 centimeters deep.

Plant this near vegetable crops to boost pollination rates and attract predatory insects.

Buenas compañeras

• Borage — Both are excellent at attracting bees to the garden.
• California poppy — They share similar water and sun requirements.

Especies parecidas

• Phacelia congesta — It shares a similar appearance and pollinator appeal.

Ciencia

Familia

Hydrophyllaceae

Género

Phacelia

Orden

Boraginales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southwestern United States and Mexico

Conservación

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in disturbed soils and open areas where it quickly establishes to provide nectar for early pollinators.

Valor para la fauna

excellent nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

cover crop, pollinator garden, cut flower

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it performs best in full sun.

Can I grow it in a pot?

It is best suited for garden beds but can grow in large containers.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Phacelia comes from the Greek word for bundle, referring to the clustered flowers. The species name tanacetifolia means tansy leaved.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called lacy phacelia due to its fern like foliage.
• It is one of the top plants for attracting honeybees.
• The flowers curl in a way that resembles a scorpion tail.