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Phacelia parryi
Also Known As
- Parry's Phacelia
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 4"-24"
- W: 1"-24"
planting zones
- 1-12
Phacelia parryi plant details
Phacelia parryi is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phacelia parryi
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phacelia parryi
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Phacelia parryi
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Phacelia parryi plant
How to Grow Phacelia parryi
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 3"-12"
Width: 4"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
aka Charleston Phacelia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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