Silverleaf Phacelia, Whiteleaf Phacelia
Phacelia hastata (Silverleaf Phacelia) is a tap-rooted perennial boasting dense, tightly coiled clusters of purple 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. Blooming from late spring to mid-summer, they emerge from a lush rosette of elliptical leaves that are covered with fine, short, silvery hairs, giving the plant a silky, silvery look. Silverleaf Phacelia spreads slowly via seed dispersal, without becoming weedy or invasive. The attractive blossoms, long blooming period, and drought tolerance of Silverleaf 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.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
|---|---|
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Phacelia |
| Common names | Phacelia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (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, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
|---|---|
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Phacelia |
| Common names | Phacelia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (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, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Phacelia hastata (Silverleaf Phacelia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phacelia hastata (Silverleaf Phacelia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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