Phacelia grandiflora

Also Known As

Large Flowered Phacelia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'
W: 16"

planting zones

1-11

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Phacelia grandiflora plant details

Phacelia grandiflora is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phacelia grandiflora

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, grape-scented, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phacelia grandiflora

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Who doesn’t love watching the ungainly antics of bumblebees or finding them asleep on your flowers? Soo cute! Well, this lovely annual native to Alameda County & Southern California, may be the #1 bumble bee magnet, seducing our fuzzy friends from near & far with its abundant stores of pollen & nectar. Exceptionally pretty, grape-candy scented, 1.5-2” intri cately marked, lavender-blushed-blue blooms are pre sented in many-flowered clusters atop upright, branch ing stems to 3’ tall and 16” across. EASY & fast, just provide decent soil with a bit of compost added for best bee-fest! Self-sows! *The tiny hairs on Phacelia can cause skin dermatitis for some people so be sure to wear long sleeves & gloves when gardening around them!