Tansy Leafed Phacelia

Phacelia Tanacetifolia

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Overview

Phacelia tanacetifolia, known as Tansy-leafed Phacelia, is an annual herbaceous plant. With its deeply cut, fern-like leaves and clusters of lavender to violet bell-shaped flowers, it reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet and a spread of up to 1 foot. Blooming from late spring into summer, it attracts bees and beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for ecological gardens. Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Phacelia tanacetifolia, known as Tansy-leafed Phacelia, is an annual herbaceous plant

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Blooming from late spring into summer

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — it attracts bees and beneficial insects

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — making it an excellent choice for ecological gardens

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Phacelia tanacetifolia, known as Tansy-leafed Phacelia, is an annual herbaceous plant

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — it reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet and a spread of up to 1 foot

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Boraginaceae

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Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — fern-like leaves and clusters of lavender to violet bell-shaped flowers

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Blooming from late spring into summer

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — it attracts bees and beneficial insects

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — making it an excellent choice for ecological gardens

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Phacelia tanacetifolia, known as Tansy-leafed Phacelia, is an annual herbaceous plant

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — it reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet and a spread of up to 1 foot

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — commonly known as Tansy-leafed Phacelia or Blue Tansy

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — fern-like leaves display a unique

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — usually about 0.5 inches across

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — provide a rich nectar source

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — making the plant a magnet for beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — is an annual herb that boasts both ornamental appeal and functional benefits in a landscape design

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — This species typically reaches a height of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — which bloom profusely from late spring to early summer

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — thus enhancing the ecosystem value of the garden.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil types

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — making it suitable for xeriscapes or water-wise gardens

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — Full sun to partial shade is ideal for optimal growth

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — it can naturalize if conditions are favorable

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — this Phacelia prefers well-drained soils and is moderately drought-tolerant once established

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — helping to suppress weeds and improve soil health

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — though it is not typically aggressive.<br><br>For the client's knowledge

Tansy Leafed Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia) — It's a choice plant to instill a cottage-garden feel or lend softness to structured designs

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