Garden Seeds
Lacy Phacelia | Phacelia tanacetifolia
by CaliforniaNativeSeeds.com · United States
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Lacy Phacelia seeds. Phacelia tanacetifolia, commonly known as lacy phacelia or tansy-leaf phacelia, is a fast-growing annual wildflower native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Valued both for its beauty and ecological benefits, it
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produces finely divided, fern-like foliage and stunning clusters of pale lavender to bluish-purple, bell-shaped flowers arranged in tight, curled coils. Lacy phacelia is a favorite among pollinators—especially bees and hoverflies—and is widely used in habitat restoration, cover cropping, and organic gardening for its soil-building and erosion control qualities. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soils, and readily reseeds under the right conditions. Highly adaptable and drought-tolerant once established, it can also tolerate light frost. Best sown directly in fall or early spring. Height: 1–4 feet. Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination: 60°F–75°F Blooming Period: March–June. Germination: 7–30 days Sowing Depth: 1/8" Packet contains 100 organically grown seeds, untreated, non-GMO, hand gathered and packaged in California.