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California Phacelia

Phacelia Californica

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Overview

Phacelia californica, commonly known as California phacelia, is a flowering native prized for its vibrant display of bell-shaped lavender blooms. This perennial prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soils, reaching 1-2 feet in height and spread. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for adding a splash of color to California-friendly landscapes and attracts a host of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — commonly referred to as California phacelia; drought-tolerant once established
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9-10; it also exhibits excellent drought tolerance once establishedCalifornia Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — is a flowering native prized for its vibrant display of bell-shaped lavender blooms; this species, image 74California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — It also exhibits excellent drought tolerance once establishedCalifornia Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — is a charming native perennial esteemed for its resilience and ornamental value in landscapes, image 57California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — commonly known as California phacelia; reaching 1-2 feet in height and spread, image 49California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — this species boasts a remarkable adaptability to various environments; is a flowering native prized, image 83+138

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — commonly referred to as California phacelia; drought-tolerant once established
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9-10; it also exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — is a flowering native prized for its vibrant display of bell-shaped lavender blooms; this species, image 74
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — It also exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — is a charming native perennial esteemed for its resilience and ornamental value in landscapes, image 57
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — commonly known as California phacelia; reaching 1-2 feet in height and spread, image 49
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — this species boasts a remarkable adaptability to various environments; is a flowering native prized, image 83
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — The silhouette of this plant is enhanced by its deeply lobed; it's ideal for adding a splash of color to
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — it's a conscientious choice for the eco-minded client
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — Drought-tolerant once established; commonly referred to as California phacelia, image 53
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — For best performance, Phacelia californica prefers well-draining soil and full to partial sun exposure
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — It also exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9-10, image 67
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — attracting a plethora of pollinators such as bees and butterflies; and woodland habitats within its, image 88
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — reaching 1-2 feet in height and spread; commonly known as California phacelia, image 52
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — perennial for full; it's a conscientious choice for the eco-minded client, image 72
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — it's ideal for adding a splash of color to California-friendly landscapes and attracts a host of, image 54
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — making it an ideal candidate for borders or as a groundcover in garden designs; perennial with purple, image 62
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — attracting a plethora of pollinators such as bees and butterflies
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — it's a conscientious choice for the eco-minded client; perennial for full, image 93
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — This perennial prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soils; for best, image 51
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — is a flowering native prized for its vibrant display of bell-shaped lavender blooms; this species, image 122
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — making it an ideal candidate for borders or as a groundcover in garden designs; perennial with purple blooms
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — is a charming native perennial esteemed for its resilience and ornamental value in landscapes; encompassing
California Phacelia (Phacelia Californica) — attracting a plethora of pollinators such as bees and butterflies; and woodland habitats within its, image 64
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