code: 864
This is a more elegant plant than the commoner Phacelia campanularia
Family: Hydrophyllaceae (or Boraginaceae by some authoriti
Common name: Fiddle Neck. Lacy phacelia. Scorpion weed. Purple Tansy
Plant Classification: Hardy annual
Minimum Height: 30 cm
Maximum Height: 40 cm
This easy-to-grow, hairy annual has finely-cut, ferny leaves, which may turn red in hot weather, and very dense, curved spikes of small, soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers, with very long stamens, in a curved raceme, like the flowers of “forget-me-nots”, which are enjoyed by hover flies, butterflies and bees. This is a more elegant plant than the commoner Phacelia campanularia, with stems which are rough and slightly hairy.
Sowing advice:
For best results, seeds are sown directly into the ground where required in the spring. Alternatively, sow in late winter/early spring in gentle warmth, 15-20 degrees C. Prick out into small 3″ pots and plant in final position when the plants are established.
Information:
Plant Type:
Annual
Habit/Form:
Erect
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Maintenance:
Medium
Texture:
Fine
Landscape Location:
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Landscape Theme:
Pollinator Garden
Attracts:
Bees
Specialized Bees
Resistance To Challenges:
Drought
Heat
Problems:
Weedy
