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Desert Bluebells

Phacelia Companularia

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Overview

Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia) are captivating annuals, showcasing vibrant blue, bell-shaped flowers spanning 1-2 inches across. They flourish in full sun, reaching up to 12 inches tall with a spread of 10 inches. Hardy in USDA zones 2-11, they thrive in well-drained soil and are drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for adding a splash of color to arid landscapes, they attract bees and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Climate Arid
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia) are captivating annuals
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — bell-shaped flowers spanning 1-2 inches acrossDesert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — They flourish in full sun, reaching up to 12 inches tall with a spread of 10 inchesDesert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Hardy in USDA zones 2-11, they thrive in well-drained soil and are drought-tolerant once establishedDesert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Ideal for adding a splash of color to arid landscapesDesert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — they attract bees and hummingbirdsDesert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — are an enchanting choice for adding a splash of color to arid landscapes+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hydrophyllaceae
Climate
Arid

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Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia) are captivating annuals
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — bell-shaped flowers spanning 1-2 inches across
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — They flourish in full sun, reaching up to 12 inches tall with a spread of 10 inches
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Hardy in USDA zones 2-11, they thrive in well-drained soil and are drought-tolerant once established
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Ideal for adding a splash of color to arid landscapes
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — they attract bees and hummingbirds
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — are an enchanting choice for adding a splash of color to arid landscapes
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of California
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — this annual is cherished for its intense cobalt-blue blossoms
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Phacelia campanularia flourishes under full sun exposure
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — maturing to a height of approximately 8 to 20 inches and spreading up to 12 inches wide
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — about an inch in diameter
Desert Bluebells (Phacelia Companularia) — Desert Bluebells are highly tolerant of drought conditions once established

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