Desert Bluebell, California Bluebell, Arizona Bluebell, Desert Bells
Phacelia campanularia (Desert Bluebell) is a cool season annual boasting attractive clusters of bell-shaped, cobalt blue flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with protruding stamens with light-colored anthers. Blooming for about 4 weeks in spring, they rise with elegance on long, reddish stems above the foliage of coarsely toothed, dark green leaves. Beloved of bees and bumblebees, Desert Bluebell looks stunning with California poppies. Easy to grow, Phacelia campanularia adds a charming blue color to the wildflower garden or rock garden.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Phacelia |
| Common names | Phacelia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New York, California, Northeast |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Phacelia |
| Common names | Phacelia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New York, California, Northeast |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Phacelia campanularia (Desert Bluebell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phacelia campanularia (Desert Bluebell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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