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Phacelia crenulata

Also Known As

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

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Phacelia crenulata plant details

Phacelia crenulata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phacelia crenulata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: skin irritant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phacelia crenulata

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Phacelia crenulata plant

How to Grow Phacelia crenulata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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