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    Phacelia argentea

    Also Known As

    • Silvery Phacelia

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Phacelia argentea plant details

    Phacelia argentea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phacelia argentea

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phacelia argentea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average

    Gardening facts about Phacelia argentea plant

    How to Grow Phacelia argentea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Phacelia calthifolia

    aka Caltha-Leafed Phacelia, Calthaleaf Phacelia

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 4"-10"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Phacelia crenulata

    aka Caterpillarweed, Cleftleaf Wild Heliotrope, Notch-leaf Scorpion-Weed, Scalloped Phacelia, Scorpionweed

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Phacelia fremontii

    aka Fremont's Phacelia

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 4"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Phacelia hastata var. charlestonensis

    aka Charleston Phacelia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Phacelia palmeri

    aka Palmer's Phacelia, Palmer's Scorpionweed

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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