Lacy Phacelia.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual wildflower

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

3 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to mid summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Engrais

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

Taille

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering season.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, sandy or loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-10 à 35°C

Humidité

30 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is not typically considered a major allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,3 à 1m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

blue, lavender, 1 à 2cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

It grows well in containers at least 30 centimeters deep.

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

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Hydrophyllaceae

Genre

Phacelia

Ordre

Boraginales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southwestern United States and Mexico

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

excellent nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

cover crop, pollinator garden, cut flower

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.