Phacelia tanacetifolia growing herbaceous of the genus Phacelia also known as Lacy phacelia, Phacelia tanacetifolia, annual plant, used as ornamental plant and attract pollinators and Hoverflies (aphids killer) that they feed on (larva’s), can grow in desert, temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves color green in pinnate shapes.
Flower color purple in bell shape, flowers grow connected together in F-clef shape.
Well-drained soil, do not overwater
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant:
30-60cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Bell purple flowers that grow connected together in F-clef structure
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Planting Season: Spring Planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Herbaceous
Plant Uses: Attract pollinators, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: