Phacelia tanacetifolia.
Lacy Phacelia Plant is an annual wildflower native to the deserts of California and Arizona.
Plant grows to around 1 to 3 feet in height with ferny, divided leaves that resemble delicate lace.
The showy, bell-shaped flowers, which erupt in a mesmerizing array of lavender-blue hues, bloom from midsummer to early fall and are irresistible to honeybees, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.
In addition to being one of the top 20 honey-producing flowers, Lacy Phacelia can also be used as a cover crop to suppress weeds, replenish soil nutrients, and improve soil structure.
Lacy Phacelia
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 10
Light Requirement:
Full to partial sun
Soil Type:
Fertile, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
12 inches
Germination Temp:
55°F to 60°F
Germination Time:
15 to 30 days
Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growing Tips
Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, taking care to cover the seeds completely as they require darkness to germinate. Keep soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 15 to 30 days.
