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Phacelia - Lacy Organic
Phacelia - Lacy Organic
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Phacelia - Lacy Organic

Phacelia tanacetifolia
Native lacy phacelia's fiddlehead flowers unfurl gradually, revealing a series of lavender blue florets, each brimming with pollen and nectar and garnished with whiskery filaments. This versatile plant is a good cover crop and wildflower meadow plant, where it becomes a bustling hub of buzzing bees and beneficial insects.
SKU #S1208OG
$3.50
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
500
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5-2' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Lavender blue
Features
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and rake in.
Sprout Time:
14-30 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Not recommended due to taproot system.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring; early fall in warm winter areas (zones 9-10). Scarify and soak seeds overnight before sowing to hasten germination.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Lacy phacelia is an interesting and amazingly useful native flower that attracts a large number of pollinators and beneficial insects, serves as a hardworking cover crop where weed pressure is slight, and combats some soil nematodes. An excellent addition to vegetable gardens and wildflower gardens.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Moderately drought tolerant. Keep evenly moist but never saturated until established, then water during hot, dry spells.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to alkaline
Fertilizer:
If soil is poor, mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
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