Phacelia (phacelia, scorpionweed, heliotrope) is a genus of about 200 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the borage family, native to North and South America. California is particularly rich in species with over 90 recorded in the region.

2021年6月28日 · Learn how to grow phacelia, and enjoy this special plant in your own garden. Is Phacelia Annual Or Perennial? Is Phacelia Good For Bees? How Long Does It Take For Phacelia To Flower? How Tall Does Phacelia Grow? What Does Phacelia Grow Well With? Why Do Farmers Grow Phacelia? Can You Grow Phacelia In Pots? Is Phacelia Invasive?

2023年10月25日 · As one of the best multifunctional flowering plants, phacelia is remarkably underused in the garden. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into how you can cultivate this easygoing wildflower for pollinator paradise, weed suppression, cover cropping, and more!

Learn how to grow lacy phacelia flowers (aka purple tansy) from seed: sowing, germination, light and soil preferences, plant spacing, hardiness & harvesting.

2024年11月21日 · Explore the incredible benefits and uses of Phacelia as a top cover crop. Learn how it supports soil health, attracts pollinators, and more! (USDA NRCS) Why do farmers grow phacelia? This plant can: However, it's important to know that cover crops aren't just for farmers!

2021年10月8日 · Phacelia grows to a height of up to 1.2m (although this varies considerably), and has fern-like, pinnate green-grey leaves, and lavender-blue summer flowers. Commonly used by farmers and vegetable growers, it works well as a green manure because it's fast growing and tolerates lower temperatures – it may even survive a mild winter.

Phacelia Species: tanacetifolia Family: Boraginaceae Life Cycle: Annual Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: California to Mexico Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators. It provides high-quality nectar and pollen. It also supports beneficial predators and parasitoids. Dimensions: Height: 1 ft ...

2022年3月16日 · Phacelia is a group of sun-loving annuals with showy flowers, mainly from the western states of North America. Some are only a few inches high and spread along the ground while others are several feet in height, bearing bell-shaped or tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, mauve, or white.

This is one of the best spring forage sources and a widely used bee crop plant in its native North America (and often used in bee regeneration programmes in the British Isles), the blue flowers producing nectar continuously throughout the day (like Echium vulgare). Flowering time: March, April, May, June, July, August, September.

Phacelia A.L. de Jussieu. Common name: Phacelia. Key to Phacelia. A genus of about 100-200 species, of North America and South America, concentrated in w. North America. ID notes: 1. Phacelia bipinnatifida and Hydrophyllum virginianum are sometimes confused.