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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

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

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Zones

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Width: 12"

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Zones

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