California Phacelia, Rock Phacelia, California Scorpionweed
Phacelia californica (California Phacelia) is a decumbent to erect perennial boasting dense, tightly coiled clusters of pale blue to lavender flowers with long, conspicuous stamens. Resembling the tail of a scorpion, they provide pollen and nectar for native bees and other beneficial insects during an extended blooming period. The flowers provide an important nectar source for the endangered Mission blue butterfly. Blooming from early spring to late summer, they emerge from a lush rosette of ovate, generally compound leaves, 8 in. long (20 cm), adorned with prominent veins. The attractive blossoms, long blooming period, and drought tolerance of California Phacelia make it an excellent wildflower species to use in water-wise gardens, low maintenance, and naturalistic landscapes. A great plant for a dry rockery. Native to coastal northern California and Oregon, California Phacelia occurs naturally in chaparral, woodland, and coastal bluffs and grassland.
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Phacelia |
| Common names | Phacelia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Phacelia |
| Common names | Phacelia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Phacelia californica (California Phacelia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phacelia californica (California Phacelia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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