- Annual to 70cm
- Clusters of lavender blue flowers
- Attracts bees and hoverflies
Description
'Phacelia- Lavender Blue' seeds
Phacelia tanacetifolia
- Annual to 70cm
- Clusters of lavender blue flowers
- Attracts bees and hoverflies
Annual growing to 70cm with fine feathery green leaves and clusters of lavender blue flowers held above the foliage. The nectar-rich flowers bloom over a long period and attract bees, hoverflies and parasitic wasps; phacelia is grown as a cover crop by bee keepers in the US and Europe. Grow in beds or mixed borders. Tolerant of poor soils, drought and light frosts. Native to Arizona, California, Nevada and northwest Mexico. Also known as 'Purple tansy', 'Lacy phacelia', 'Fiddleneck' and 'Lacy scorpionweed'.
Seeds per gram: 11
Product code: I6-06
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Spring and summer; autumn in frost-free climates |
Germination | 14-28 days @ 12-16°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Half Hardy Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 70cm |
Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90-110 days |
*Notes: Seeds require darkness to germinate.
How To Grow
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