Lacy Phacelia Seeds
WHEN TO PLANT
Early Spring or Fall
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Low
CROP HEIGHT
12 - 36 inches
COLD TOLERANCE
Moderate
HEAT TOLERANCE
Good
SHADE TOLERANCE
Moderate
DAYS TO MATURITY
45 - 60 days
IDEAL FOR
Attracting pollinators, soil improvement
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Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) - If you want to bring bees and other beneficial insects to your garden, start Lacy Phacelia seeds. This annual wildflower grows well in hot, harsh desert conditions, but it adapts easily to other environments. The Lacy Phacelia flower spike is light blue-violet and has bees busy all day long, and the foliage is fern-like and lacy in appearance.Trustpilot Reviews
Native seeds + A Little Water = Beautiful Flowers!!!
Fast shipping, always fresh seeds, high yields and gorgeous flowers for my Native CALIF. flower garden! I had so many native bees last year, some that I'd never seen before, and more than I could count! They went crazy for the Lacy Phacelia, a bee favorite-glad I bought 5lb bag and another 5 this spring! Not only bees but the hummingbirds and butterflies were delighted! I prepped and planted a much larger area this year so twice, possibly thrice, as many flowers should be coming soon to my garden, along with the pollinators! Also planted some night blooming native evening primrose seed for our local moths too! Already have tons of 3" high greens and it's only late February! Can't wait until late spring and summer! Tidy tips, both kinds of Phacelias, CA poppies, gilia, Even. Primroses, Clarkias, Nemophilas, Cosmos, Penstemons, Godetia, Coreopsis, Rudbeckia, Coneflowers, Cornflowers, Lupines, Yarrow & Herbs too ...a veritable feast for eyes, nose and 2-4 legged and winged visitors!
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 12 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 inch
SOWING RATE
3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) - If you want to bring bees and other beneficial insects to your garden, start Lacy Phacelia seeds. This annual wildflower grows well in hot, harsh desert conditions, but it adapts easily to other environments. The Lacy Phacelia flower spike is light blue-violet and has bees busy all day long, and the foliage is fern-like and lacy in appearance. Give it a sunny location in the garden and water from the roots occasionally. Sprinklers can make the stems flop. Phacelia Tanacetifolia cover crop use is becoming more and more popular and is used similarly to buckwheat as a winter cover.
Sow Lacy Phacelia seeds in the early spring when there is still a chance of frost. Press the wild flower seeds into the soil, cover 1/8, and keep seeds moist continuously. Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart. Lacy Phacelia will drop its own wildflower seeds. If seedlings and spreading is not desired, deadhead spent blooms.
Common Questions
Is Lacy Phacelia Drought Tolerant?
It thrives in the intense heat and demanding conditions of desert environments, yet it effortlessly adapts to a variety of other settings. Whether in the harsh desert or more temperate regions, this versatile plant is a robust addition.
Are The Blooms Attractive?
Lacy Phacelia produces attractive blooms due to its striking light blue-violet flowers, which form in dense, coiled spikes that unfurl gracefully. The delicate, fern-like foliage provides a soft, contrasting backdrop, further enhancing the appeal.
Is Lacy Phacelia Pollinator Friendly?
A pollinator-friendly plant due to its abundant nectar and pollen which attract bees and other beneficial insects. Its coiled flower spikes are easily accessible, encouraging frequent visits and its extended bloom period provides a good food source.
Can Lacy Phacelia Be Used As A Cover Crop?
As a cover crop, Lacy Phacelia significantly enhances soil quality by improving both its structure and fertility. Its deep, fibrous roots penetrate compacted soils, breaking them up and creating channels that improve aeration and water infiltration.
What Is The Seeding Rate & Planting Time?
Sow 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre appoximately 1/8th inch deep. Sow in early Spring or in the fall in mild or Mediterranean climes.
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