Phacelia
Phacelia p. tanacetifolia
HOW TO GROW PHACELIA
Direct seed at 1/4” as soon as soil can be worked for a cool season spring cover crop, or plant in early fall for a cover crop (only if temperatures don’t go below 20F in your region). Sow in seedling trays and transplant outside after last frost if you’re growing it as a flower in your garden.
Planting Depth 1/4"
Days to Germ. 5-10 days
Plant Spacing 6”
Row Spacing 18”
Days To Maturity 75-80 days
Planting Depth 1/4"
Days to Germ. 5-10 days
Plant Spacing 6”
Row Spacing 18”
Days To Maturity 75-80 days
- 400 Seeds$3.50
- 4000 Seeds$8.00
- 1 Ounce$14.50
- 1/4 lb$32.00
Phacelia is also known as “Bee’s Friend”. Bees love these whorls of lacy purple flowers. 2-3′ tall, fast-growing plants attract dozens of pollinating species that result in a stunning chorus of varied buzzes. A local beekeeper plants acres of Phacelia for his honey production. If planted near Brassica beds, Phacelia...
Phacelia is also known as “Bee’s Friend”. Bees love these whorls of lacy purple flowers. 2-3′ tall, fast-growing plants attract dozens of pollinating species that result in a stunning chorus of varied buzzes. A local beekeeper plants acres of Phacelia for his honey production. If planted near Brassica beds, Phacelia attract parasitic wasps, syrphid flies and other beneficial insects that prey on aphids and other pests. Tags: Season: Spring, Summer, Fall.
Phacelia is native to the Southwestern US and northwestern Mexico. It’s most commonly found in deserts of southern California below 5000 feet, but sometimes is found at higher elevations too.
Phacelia is native to the Southwestern US and northwestern Mexico. It’s most commonly found in deserts of southern California below 5000 feet, but sometimes is found at higher elevations too.
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