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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Phacelia tanacetifoliaPhacelia tanacetifolia

Lacy Phacelia

In Stock: 3.154 lb (Total:3.154lb)

Phacelia tanacetifolia

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Details

Germination:

95%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

307,890

Quantity:

3.15 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835193

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Phacelia tanacetifolia, commonly referred to as Lacy Phacelia or Scorpian weed, is a versatile attractive plant, gaining popularity across the US and extensively used in Europe. An annual by nature, it exhibits a lacy appearance with deeply cut toothed lobes. Lacy Phacelia features fiddle-head clusters of striking purple blooms, adding aesthetic appeal and attracting various pollinators, significantly enhancing its ecological value. It grows to a maximum height of around 40 inches, often with a few branches or none at all. A compelling quality of this plant is its easy propagation from seed; even self-seeding frequently, making it an effortless addition to any garden. Although it might show weedy tendencies, its overall benefits including being an outstanding pollinator plant that is easy to till back overweigh its minor drawbacks. Lacy Phacelia is drought-resistant, prefers full sunlight, and can tolerate sandy or rocky soil conditions. However, it is susceptible to waterlogged conditions. Despite its adaptability, it boasts a winter hardiness to 18 degrees F, making it a resilient choice. This plant is also utilized in agriculture for reasons such as being a cover crop, green manure, attracting beneficial insects, and its ornamental appeal. It is a fantastic choice for improving garden biodiversity and when planted alongside crop fields, it offers long, nectar-rich flowering periods that are irresistible to pollinators like bumblebees and honey bees.