Phacelia (phacelia, scorpionweed, heliotrope) is a genus of about 200 species of annual or perennial herbaceous plants in the borage family, native to North and South America. California is particularly rich in species with over 90 recorded in the region.

2023年10月25日 · As one of the best multifunctional flowering plants, phacelia is remarkably underused in the garden. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into how you can cultivate this easygoing wildflower for pollinator paradise, weed suppression, cover cropping, and more!

2024年11月21日 · Explore the incredible benefits and uses of Phacelia as a top cover crop. Learn how it supports soil health, attracts pollinators, and more! (USDA NRCS) Why do farmers grow phacelia? This plant can: However, it's important to know that cover crops aren't just for farmers!

2021年6月28日 · Learn how to grow phacelia, and enjoy this special plant in your own garden. Is Phacelia Annual Or Perennial? Is Phacelia Good For Bees? How Long Does It Take For Phacelia To Flower? How Tall Does Phacelia Grow? What Does Phacelia Grow Well With? Why Do Farmers Grow Phacelia? Can You Grow Phacelia In Pots? Is Phacelia Invasive?

Learn how to grow lacy phacelia flowers (aka purple tansy) from seed: sowing, germination, light and soil preferences, plant spacing, hardiness & harvesting.

Phacelia Species: tanacetifolia Family: Boraginaceae Life Cycle: Annual Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: California to Mexico Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators. It provides high-quality nectar and pollen. It also supports beneficial predators and parasitoids. Dimensions: Height: 1 ft ...

2021年10月8日 · All you need to know about growing phacelia, both as a green manure and cut flower, in our Grow Guide. Usually grown as a green manure, Phacelia tanacetifolia is also a popular pollinator plant, being extremely attractive to bees and other insects. It also makes a fantastic cut flower.

Lacy phacelia was taken to Europe in the last century and domesticated for use as a forage and pollinator plant. It is naturalized in Southern Europe, Australia and New Zealand and as a cultivated crop around the world (GRIN, 2007).

Phacelia fremontii is an annual herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.

Phacelia is a rapidly growing, high biomass plant. It is a nitrogen holder and weed suppressor. Its eye catching purple flowers are particularly good at attracting bees and other beneficial insects.